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invasion, raid, attack
An attack or invasion by an outside force, historically referring to military incursions. Also used for natural disasters or phenomena that strike with force.
台風が襲来した。
A typhoon struck.
敵の襲来に備えて防備を固めた。
They strengthened their defenses in preparation for an enemy attack.
元の襲来は日本の歴史における重要な出来事の一つだ。
The Mongol invasions are one of the important events in Japanese history.
USAGE:
襲来 implies something coming at you with force from outside. It is commonly used for natural disasters (台風の襲来, 寒波の襲来) and historical military invasions. The word carries a dramatic, forceful tone. Historically, 元寇 (the Mongol invasions of Japan) are often described using this word.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 台風の襲来: a typhoon striking
- 敵の襲来: enemy attack/invasion
- 寒波の襲来: onset of a cold wave
- 襲来に備える: to prepare for an onslaught