襲う (おそう) — to attack

襲う is read おそう and listed as a verb. Meaning: to attack; to assail; to make an assault.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 襲う.

  • 逆襲 ぎゃくしゅう counterattack
  • 奇襲 きしゅう surprise attack
  • 空襲 くうしゅう air-raid
  • 襲撃 しゅうげき (surprise) attack
  • 襲名 しゅうめい succession to another's professional name