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真珠湾攻撃 (shinjuwankougeki) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

真しん珠じゅ湾わん攻こう撃げき

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Meanings

1

Attack on Pearl Harbor

historical term

Historical term referring specifically to the Japanese military strike on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

真しん珠じゅ湾わん攻こう撃げきは1941年ねん12月がつ7日なのかに行おこなわ

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The Attack on Pearl Harbor was carried out on December 7, 1941.

Kanji

真true, reality, Buddhist sect
珠pearl, gem, jewel
湾gulf, bay, inlet
攻aggression, attack, criticize
撃beat, attack, defeat

Etymology

Compound of 真珠湾 (Shinjuwan, 'Pearl Harbor') and 攻撃 (kōgeki, 'attack').