VocabJLPT N2
counterattack
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. counterattack
  2. 2. counteroffensive
A noun and verb (する) meaning "to counterattack" or "to strike back." It is used in military, sports, and figurative contexts to describe responding to an attack or criticism with force.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the weekend game, we came back hard in the second half and won!

Sentence 2

According to reports, the government was insistent that it was a counterattack, not retaliation.

Sentence 3

Look — the cat suddenly counterattacked and came out with its claws!

Sentence 4

Even when someone's being sarcastic, I just stay quiet and wait for my chance to counterattack.

Sentence 5

I cracked a joke at my coworker at lunch and got an instant counterattack!