Translation and Meaning of: 襲う - osou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 襲う (osou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: osou

Kana: おそう

Type: verb

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襲う

Translation / Meaning: attack

Meaning in English: to attack

Definition: Approach and attack aggressively.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (襲う) osou

襲う (Osou) is a Japanese verb that means "attack", "robbing" or "attacking violently". The word is composed of the Kanji 襲 (attack) and う (auxiliary verb that indicates action). The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was used to describe bandits or wild animals attacks. Over time, the meaning has expanded to include any kind of violent attack. Currently, the word is used in various situations, from physical attacks to verbal attacks or computer virus attacks.

How to Write in Japanese - (襲う) osou

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Verbal conjugation of 襲う

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 襲う (osou)

  • 襲う - Base form
  • 襲った - simple past
  • 襲っている - present continuous
  • 襲おう - imperative
  • 襲ったら - conditional

Synonyms and Similar - (襲う) osou

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

襲撃する; 襲いかかる; 襲来する; 襲殺する; 襲撃を受ける

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Words containing: 襲う

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Words with the same pronunciation: おそう osou

予想

yosou

expectation; anticipation; forecast; forecast

舗装

hosou

floor; road surface

Example Sentences - (襲う) osou

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Other words of the same type: verb

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思い出す

Kana: おもいだす

Romaji: omoidasu

Translation / Meaning:

Remember; remember

打ち合わせる

Kana: うちあわせる

Romaji: uchiawaseru

Translation / Meaning:

to bring together; organize

着く

Kana: つく

Romaji: tsuku

Translation / Meaning:

reach; to reach

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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