WORD DETAIL
奪還
だっかん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
奪還(だっかん)means taking back something that was lost or taken away. - Basic usage: It applies to regaining a lead in a match or trying to recapture a castle in a story.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Previous possession compared with 獲得
獲得(かくとく)means obtaining something through effort or competition.奪還includes reclaiming something previously held, distinguishing it from a new acquisition.

