襲う
- Common
- Godan verb with 'u' ending
- transitive verb
襲う
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive verb
to make a sudden visit