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[さん()·しょく()]
sanshoku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 蚕食

noun, suru verb
  1. encroachment; making inroads (into); (slow but steady) invasion

Definition and Synonyms for 蚕食

Inroad an encroachment or intrusion
Synonyms: 侵害, 蚕食, 食い込み, 食い込む
Invasion the act of invading
Synonyms: 侵入, 侵攻, 侵犯, 侵略, 侵襲, 入冦, 入寇, 攻略, 来冦, 来攻, 来襲, 蚕食, 襲来
Aggression deliberately unfriendly behavior
Synonyms: 侵入, 侵略, 攻勢, 蚕食
Intrusion any entry into an area not previously occupied
Synonyms: 乱入, 侵入, 侵攻, 侵犯, 侵略, 侵襲, 侵食, 入寇, 攻略, 来襲, 蚕食, 襲来, 闖入
Invasion the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
Synonyms: 侵入, 侵攻, 侵犯, 侵略, 侵襲, 入冦, 入寇, 攻略, 来冦, 来攻, 来襲, 蚕食, 襲来

Meanings for each kanji in 蚕食

» silkworm
» eat; food

Categories 蚕食 is a member of

Usurpation entry to another's property without right or permission
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Penetration an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
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Behavior manner of acting or controlling yourself
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Entering a movement into or inward
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