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おそう
osou
To attack
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襲う
おそう
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To attack
osou
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana おそう
Romaji osou
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 襲う mean in Japanese?
The word 襲う (おそう) means "to attack" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 襲う?
襲う is read as おそう (romaji: osou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 襲う?
襲う is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
How do I remember 襲う quickly?
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Where can I practise 襲う in sentences?
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