おそう

襲 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to attack, to assail, to make an assault, to strike, to hunt down

    • 奇妙な病気が町を襲った。
      A curious disease struck the town.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.)

    • 小泉氏が総理大臣として森氏の後を襲った。
      Mr Koizumi succeeded Mr Mori as prime minister.

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to make a sudden visit