Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N1

air-raid

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. air-raid
2. Airstrike

An attack carried out by aircraft dropping bombs on a target, especially during wartime. It is strongly associated with World War II history and is used when discussing aerial bombardment.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Authorities urged residents to take precautions in case of an air raid.

Sentence 2

I wonder if we'll ever live in a world without air raids.

Sentence 3

The reporter said, "Last night, an air raid caused a power outage."

Sentence 4

Local residents took part in an evacuation drill simulating an air raid.

Sentence 5

You're being so dramatic — it's not an air raid!