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.
敵の逆襲に備える。
Prepare for the enemy's counterattack.
後半に逆襲して逆転した。
They counterattacked in the second half and turned the game around.
ライバル会社が新商品で逆襲に出た。
The rival company launched a counteroffensive with new products.
逆襲 is used in military, sports, and business contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 逆襲に出る: to launch a counterattack
- 逆襲を開始する: to begin a counteroffensive
- 逆襲の機会: opportunity to strike back
- 逆襲を食らう: to be hit by a counterattack
USAGE:
逆襲する is used as a suru-verb meaning "to counterattack."