(こうりゃくほう)

こうりゃくほう
noun
strategy; walkthrough; method of conquering
gamingstrategy
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.
ゲーム攻略法(こうりゃくほう)調(しら)べる
To look up a game walkthrough.
試験(しけん)攻略法(こうりゃくほう)(おし)えてもらった
I was taught strategies for passing the exam.
There was a guide online about how to conquer a popular ramen shop, even listing the times you can get in without waiting in line.

Composed of 攻略(こうりゃく) (conquest, capture) + (ほう) (method). Originally a military term, now widely used in casual and online contexts for tips, tricks, and strategies to succeed at something.

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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.

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