(せんじゅつ)

せんじゅつ
noun
tactics, strategy
1. tactics, tactical approach
Methods or plans for achieving a specific goal in battle, sports, business, or other competitive situations. Refers to the practical execution of plans rather than the overall grand strategy.
(あたら)しい戦術(せんじゅつ)(かんが)える。
To think up new tactics.
監督(かんとく)試合(しあい)戦術(せんじゅつ)()った。
The coach devised tactics for the game.
相手(あいて)チームの戦術(せんじゅつ)分析(ぶんせき)して対策(たいさく)()てた。
We analyzed the opposing team's tactics and prepared countermeasures.

戦術(せんじゅつ) refers to tactical methods for achieving specific objectives. It is used in military, sports, business, and general competitive contexts.

CONTRAST WITH 戦略(せんりゃく):

  • 戦術(せんじゅつ): tactics — short-term, specific methods for individual engagements
  • 戦略(せんりゃく): strategy — long-term, overall planning and grand design

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 戦術(せんじゅつ)()る: to devise tactics
  • 戦術(せんじゅつ)()える: to change tactics
  • 戦術(せんじゅつ)(てき): tactical
  • 戦術(せんじゅつ)(かく)兵器(へいき): tactical nuclear weapon