1.
strategy; method; walkthrough; tips for success
A method or set of strategies for successfully completing or conquering something, often used for games, tests, or challenges.
Composed of 攻略 (conquest, capture) + 法 (method). Originally a military term, now widely used in casual and online contexts for tips, tricks, and strategies to succeed at something.
Common collocations
- ゲームの攻略法: game walkthrough/strategy
- 試験の攻略法: exam strategies
- 攻略法をまとめる: to compile strategies
- 攻略法を紹介する: to introduce strategies/tips
Usage
Very common in gaming culture and internet usage. Also used more broadly for any kind of challenge—exams, popular restaurants with long lines, job interviews, travel destinations, etc. The nuance is playful and practical rather than military.