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.
攻撃的(こうげきてき)な態度(たいど)を取(と)ると、相手(あいて)も身構(みがま)えてしまう。
If you take an aggressive attitude, the other person will become guarded too.
2. offensive, attacking
Related to attack strategy rather than defense, especially in sports or military contexts.
攻撃的(こうげきてき)なプレーで点(てん)を取(と)りにいく。
To go for points with offensive play.
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.
監督(かんとく)は攻撃的(こうげきてき)な戦術(せんじゅつ)に切(き)り替(か)えて、後半(こうはん)から流(なが)れが変(か)わった。
The coach switched to offensive tactics, and the momentum changed from the second half.

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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 2026.6.23 12:23
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