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迎え撃つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 迎え撃つ

かえう
邀え撃つ
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #9737
1

to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 625
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

welcome
meet
greet

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むか.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
むかえ
15 strokes
Frequency: 473
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

beat
attack
defeat
conquer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
15 strokes

Meanings

go to meet
call

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むか.える
もと.める
10 strokes
Frequency: 528
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

chastise
attack
defeat
destroy
conquer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
5 strokes
Frequency: 239
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

strike
hit
knock
pound
dozen

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダース
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う.つ
う.ち-
ぶ.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うち
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