攻(せ)め

せめ

noun

attack, offense, offensive play

1. attack, offense, offensive play

The act of attacking or going on the offensive. Used in sports, games, military strategy, and figurative contexts for taking an aggressive approach.

攻(せ)めに転(てん)じる。

To switch to offense.

このチームは攻(せ)めが強(つよ)いが、守(まも)りに課題(かだい)がある。

This team's offense is strong, but their defense has issues.

怒涛(どとう)の攻(せ)めで相手(あいて)を圧倒(あっとう)して勝利(しょうり)をつかんだ。

They overwhelmed the opponent with a furious offensive and seized victory.

Usage

The noun form derived from the verb 攻(せ)める (to attack). Often contrasted with 守(まも)り (defense). Very common in sports commentary, board game discussion (especially 将棋(しょうぎ) and 囲碁(いご)), and business strategy.

Common collocations

攻(せ)めに転(てん)じる: to go on the offensive
攻(せ)めが強(つよ)い: strong on offense
攻(せ)めと守(まも)り: offense and defense
攻(せ)めの姿勢(しせい): offensive stance/attitude
攻(せ)めの経営(けいえい): aggressive management

Related Words

Related: 攻(せ)める (to attack (verb))

Antonym: 守(まも)り (defense)

Related: 攻撃(こうげき) (attack (formal))

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Added 2026.2.23 8:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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