戦法
せんぽう · senpou (also spelled senpo)
Tactics, strategy
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How it’s used
Used in formal or competitive contexts like sports, games, or military discussions to mean a specific tactical method, not broad strategy.
Often confused with 戦略 (senryaku), which means overall strategy rather than a specific tactical method.
Example sentences
あのチームは新しい戦法を使った。
That team used a new tactic.
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将棋で彼は奇抜な戦法を選んだ。
In shogi, he chose an unusual tactic.
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What does 戦法 mean?
Tactics, strategy.
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せんぽう (senpou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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