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戦術 (せんじゅつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tactics ; tactical
Refers to concrete methods and maneuvers for achieving a specific objective, often contrasted with 戦略 (strategy). Used in military, sports, business, and games.
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We lost the match due to a tactical mistake.
Similar words 戦せん 略りゃく 戦略 is a broader, long-term strategy, while 戦術 refers to specific, short-term tactics used to execute that strategy.
Etymology From 戦 (war, battle) + 術 (art, technique). The compound is a Sino-Japanese word (kango) that entered Japanese from Chinese, where it originally referred to military tactics.
