攻撃的(こうげきてき)

こうげきてき
na-adjective
aggressive, offensive
1. aggressive, offensive
Characterized by or tending toward unprovoked attack or confrontation.
彼(かれ)は議論(ぎろん)になると攻撃的(こうげきてき)になる。
He becomes aggressive when arguing.
攻撃的(こうげきてき)な言葉(ことば)は避(さ)けてください。
Please avoid aggressive language.
2. offensive, attacking
Related to attack strategy rather than defense, especially in sports or military contexts.
このチームは攻撃的(こうげきてき)なサッカーで知(し)られている。
This team is known for its offensive style of soccer.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 攻撃的(こうげきてき)に (aggressively)
  • Noun: 攻撃(こうげき) (attack)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 攻撃的(こうげきてき)な態度(たいど) (aggressive attitude)
  • 攻撃的(こうげきてき)な発言(はつげん) (aggressive remarks)
  • 攻撃的(こうげきてき)な戦術(せんじゅつ) (offensive tactics)

CONTRAST:

  • 攻撃的(こうげきてき) ↔ 防御的(ぼうぎょてき) (defensive)
  • In sports: 攻撃的(こうげきてき)なプレー (offensive play) vs 守備的(しゅびてき)なプレー (defensive play)

NUANCE: When describing personality or behavior (sense 1), often has negative connotations. In sports/strategy contexts (sense 2), it is neutral or positive.

Related Words

Antonym: 防御的(ぼうぎょてき) (defensive)
Related: 攻撃(こうげき) (attack)
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Added 2026.1.17 15:46 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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