攻め

せめ
JLPT:N1
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1

Attack; offense—an act or stance of taking the initiative or making an assault (in sports, arguments, etc.).

Noun

Examples

試合では相手チームの攻めが早かった。

In the match, the opposing team's offense was fast/aggressive.

守りを固めてから攻めに転じる作戦だ。

It's a strategy to strengthen defense and then switch to attack.

相手の攻めをうまくかわした。

I skillfully evaded the opponent's attack.

2

Slang for the dominant partner (top) in a homosexual relationship (esp. male-male).

NounUsually KanaSlang

Examples

二人の関係で彼が攻め、相手が受けという役割だ。

In their relationship he is the top and the other person is the bottom.

この話題はデリケートなので『攻め』『受け』という言い方に注意が必要だ。

This topic is delicate, so you should be careful when using terms like 'top' and 'bottom'.

3

Suffix meaning a barrage or flood of something (e.g., '〜-zeme' as in 'question barrage').

Suffix

Examples

記者たちに質問攻めにあって答えられなかった。

He couldn't answer because he was bombarded with questions by reporters.

批判攻めが続いて会社は対応に追われた。

The company was overwhelmed with successive criticism and had to respond.

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