“Ambush” in Japanese
Short answer
Ambush in Japanese is “待ち伏せ” (machibuse). Full meaning: ambush, lying in wait for an ambush.
Other ways to say “Ambush” in Japanese
伏兵
fukuhei ambush, troops in ambush; unexpected opposition, unexpected obstacle
要撃
yougeki ambush; interception, counter-attack
伏勢
fusezei ambush
アンブッシュ
anbusshu ambush
張り込み
harikomi stakeout, ambush, cordon; lookout, watch; paste-up, collage
奇襲攻撃
kishuukougeki surprise attack, ambush
潜伏
senpuku concealment, hiding, ambush; incubation, latency, dormancy
待伏
machibuse ambush, lying in wait for an ambush
待伏せ
machibuse ambush, lying in wait for an ambush
まちぶせ
machibuse ambush, lying in wait for an ambush
待ちぶせ
machibuse ambush, lying in wait for an ambush
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