1To attack or go on the offensive against an opponent or target — used in battle, sports, negotiation, and other competitive situations.
味方チームは前半から積極的に攻めた。
Our team went on the offensive aggressively from the first half.
城を攻めるには周到な準備が必要だった。
Attacking the castle required careful preparation.
交渉では相手の弱みを攻める作戦を取った。
In the negotiation, we took the strategy of pressing on the other side's weak points.
将棋で王手をかけられないよう慎重に攻めた。
He attacked carefully in shogi so as not to leave himself open to check.