“Surprise attack” in Japanese
Short answer
Surprise attack in Japanese is “奇襲” (kishuu). Full meaning: surprise attack.
Other ways to say “Surprise attack” in Japanese
だまし討ち
damashiuchi surprise attack, sneak attack, foul play
奇襲攻撃
kishuukougeki surprise attack, ambush
不意打ち
fuiuchi surprise attack, surprise visit, catching a person off guard
闇討ち
yamiuchi attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack, sneak attack
掩撃
engeki sneak attack (by a small group), surprise 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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