奪取(だっしゅ)

だっしゅ
noun / suru verb
seizure, capture, taking by force
1. seizure, capture, taking by force
The act of taking something by force or seizing control. Used in military, political, and sports contexts for forcefully taking possession of something — a title, territory, power, or the ball.
政権(せいけん)を奪取(だっしゅ)した。
They seized power.
チームは優勝(ゆうしょう)タイトルの奪取(だっしゅ)を目指(めざ)している。
The team is aiming to capture the championship title.
革命軍(かくめいぐん)が首都(しゅと)の奪取(だっしゅ)に成功(せいこう)し、旧(きゅう)政権(せいけん)は崩壊(ほうかい)した。
The revolutionary army succeeded in capturing the capital, and the old regime collapsed.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 政権(せいけん)奪取(だっしゅ): seizure of power
  • タイトル奪取(だっしゅ): winning/taking a title
  • 奪取(だっしゅ)に成功(せいこう)する: to succeed in capturing
  • 首位(しゅい)奪取(だっしゅ): seizing first place

USAGE:
A strong, assertive word implying force or determined effort. In sports journalism, it is commonly used for winning titles or taking the lead, carrying a sense of aggressive competition. In political and military contexts, it implies overthrowing or seizing control.

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