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VocabJLPT N1

guerrilla

NounPrenominal

Definitions

1. guerrilla
2. guerrilla warfare
3. sudden
4. Guerrilla warfare

Borrowed from Spanish via English, this word refers to guerrilla warfare or irregular military tactics involving surprise attacks. It is also used in modern Japanese to describe surprise or impromptu actions, such as an unannounced street performance or pop-up event.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "Urban guerrilla warfare takes a massive toll."

Sentence 2

Hey, where does a guerrilla war even end?

Sentence 3

Where's the line between a resistance movement and a guerrilla group?

Sentence 4

Is intelligence gathering really the key to counter-guerrilla strategy in every country?

Sentence 5

The evening news reported that guerrilla activity is intensifying in the mountain regions.