“Counterattack” in Japanese
Short answer
Counterattack in Japanese is “切り返し” (kirikaeshi). Full meaning: counterattack, slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip.
Other ways to say “Counterattack” in Japanese
逆襲
gyakushuu counterattack
反撃
hangeki counterattack, counteroffensive, counterblow
返し技
kaeshiwaza counterattack, reversal technique
後の先
gonosen counterattack, striking one's opponent immediately after defending an incoming attack
切返し
kirikaeshi counterattack, slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
キリカエシ
kirikaeshi counterattack, slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
ぎゃくしゅう
gyakushuu counterattack
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