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猛攻

もうこう

N1fierce attack · onslaught

Examples

相手の猛攻を守備陣が必死に防いだ。

物語の軍勢は夜明けとともに猛攻を開始した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: The noun 猛攻 (もうこう) denotes a fierce, concentrated attack or onslaught.
  • Basic usage: Defenders may 猛攻を防ぐ, while the attacking side can 猛攻を開始する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A fierce concentrated attack
    • It conveys greater intensity and pressure than a neutral description of an offensive.

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