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:

  • 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
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Added 2026.1.30 23:49 · Revised 2026.4.3 21:43
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