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[はん()·こう()]
hankou
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 反攻

noun, suru verb
  1. counteroffensive

Definition and Synonyms for 反攻

Countermove an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
Synonyms: カウンターアタック, 反撃, 反攻, 逆襲
Counteroffensive a large scale offensive (more than a counterattack) undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from an attacking force
Synonyms: 反撃, 反攻
Counterstrike make a counterattack
Synonyms: 切り返す, 反撃, 反攻, 逆襲

Meanings for each kanji in 反攻

» anti-
» aggression; attack

Categories 反攻 is a member of

Attack an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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Offense the action of attacking an enemy
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Assail launch an attack or assault on
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