WORD DETAIL
銃撃
じゅうげき
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
銃撃is read asじゅうげきand can mean “gunfire” or “shooting”, depending on context. - Basic usage: The examples show a shooting scene in a play and an evacuation drill based on gunfire.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It specifically involves shooting with firearms and is stronger and narrower than a general attack with no weapon specified.

