逆 襲(ぎゃくしゅう)

ぎゃくしゅう

noun

counterattack; counteroffensive

1. counterattack; counteroffensive; striking back

An attack made in response to an enemy's attack, or figuratively, fighting back after being in a disadvantaged position.

敵(てき)の逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)に備(そな)える。

Prepare for the enemy's counterattack.

後半(こうはん)に逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)して逆転(ぎゃくてん)した。

They counterattacked in the second half and turned the game around.

ライバル会社(がいしゃ)が新商品(しんしょうひん)で逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)に出(で)た。

The rival company launched a counteroffensive with new products.

逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう) means striking back after being attacked or in a disadvantaged position. Composed of 逆(ぎゃく) (reverse) + 襲(しゅう) (attack). Functions as both a noun and a suru verb.

Common collocations

逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)に出(で)る: to launch a counterattack
逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)を開始(かいし)する: to begin a counteroffensive
逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)の機会(きかい): opportunity to strike back
逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)を食(く)らう: to be hit by a counterattack

Usage

Used literally in military contexts and figuratively in sports, business, and entertainment. Popular in titles: '逆襲(ぎゃくしゅう)のシャア' (Char's Counterattack).

Related words

反撃(はんげき): counterattack (more formal/military)
逆転(ぎゃくてん): reversal, turnaround
報復(ほうふく): retaliation, revenge

Related Words

Synonym: 反撃(はんげき) (counterattack (formal/military))

Related: 逆転(ぎゃくてん) (reversal, turnaround)

Related: 報復(ほうふく) (retaliation, revenge)

Compare: しっぺ返(がえ)し (retaliation)

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Added 2026.1.30 23:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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