攻守
Meanings
1
offense and defense; batting and fielding
Used in sports, games, and military contexts to refer to both attacking and defending aspects. In baseball, it specifically means batting and fielding.
This team has a good balance between offense and defense.
He contributed both offensively and defensively.
Usage patterns
- 攻守が入れ替わるfor the roles of offense and defense to switch
In the second half, the roles of offense and defense switched.
- 攻守にわたって〈動詞〉to do something across both offense and defense
He performed well in both offense and defense.