Kanji for "Attack"

6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "attack". The most popular choice is shown first.

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beat, attack, defeat, conquer

Reading: geki

15 strokes · powerful

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for attack?

The most common kanji for "attack" is 撃, read as geki. It means beat, attack, defeat. Related kanji: 討 (attack), 攻 (attack), 襲 (attack), 伐 (attack), 征 (attack the rebellious).

How many strokes does 撃 have?

撃 has 15 strokes.