Vocab Info
N2 う-verb (う), Transitive verb
襲うto attack, to assail, to make an assault, to strike, to hunt down, to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.), to make a sudden visit
Dictionary Definition
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う-verb (う), Transitive verb
1.
to attack, to assail, to make an assault, to strike, to hunt down
う-verb (う), Transitive verb
2.
to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.)
う-verb (う), Transitive verb
3.
to make a sudden visit
All Forms
襲う 【おそう】
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お
そ
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敵の武士を刀で襲う。
To assail the enemy samurai with a sword.
銀行を襲った強盗を逮捕する。
Arrest the robber who attacked the bank.
激痛に襲われたので、病院へ行きます。
I'm going to the hospital because I'm being attacked by severe pain.
寝込みを襲うような卑怯なまねは私には出来ぬ。
I cannot do such a cowardly act as to attack someone in their sleep.
先生:「眠気に襲われているのですか?それとも具合が悪いのですか?」
Teacher: 'Are you being struck down by sleepiness? Or are you not feeling well?'
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