“Sneak attack” in Japanese
Short answer
Sneak attack in Japanese is “掩撃” (engeki). Full meaning: sneak attack (by a small group), surprise attack.
Other ways to say “Sneak attack” in Japanese
だまし討ち
damashiuchi surprise attack, sneak attack, foul play
闇討ち
yamiuchi attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack, sneak attack
闇討
yamiuchi attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack, sneak attack
やみ討ち
yamiuchi attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack, sneak attack
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