突進

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 突進 combines characters conveying thrusting forward and advancing; it is read とっしん and is also used as 突進する.
• Basic usage: It describes a person or animal charging forcefully and directly toward a target.
  • In 驚いた牛が柵に向かって突進した。, に向かって marks the target direction; in 選手はボールを持って相手陣地へ突進する。, へ marks movement into the opposing side.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Direction expressions
  • 柵に向かって emphasizes heading toward the fence, while 相手陣地へ marks movement into the opponent's territory.
• Forceful movement
  • 突進 means more than moving quickly; it suggests driving straight ahead with force and momentum.
• 突進 and 走る
  • 走る(はしる) covers running generally, while 突進する focuses on a vigorous charge toward an opponent, obstacle, or objective.