攻
せ.める
semeru
JLPT N37 strokesKanjiLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
攻 is the kanji for "Attack". The most common reading is せ.める (semeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Attack
Also : Criticize · Aggression · Polish
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Readings
kunせ.める/ semeruonこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
工攵
Example Sentences
軍隊は敵の基地への攻撃を計画していた。
ぐんたいはてきのきちへのこうげきをけいかくしていた。
The military was planning an attack on the enemy base.
その批評家の攻撃的な意見は、多くの議論を呼んだ。
そのひひょうかのこうげきてきないけんは、おおくのぎろんをよんだ。
The critic's aggressive opinion sparked much debate.
Vocabulary using 攻
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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