せめ・攻めseme[2]odaka (tail-high)

1. nounattack; offence; offense; assault
2. nountop (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship)
3. suffixbarrage (of); flood (of)
   彼かれは来客らいきゃく攻せめにあった。↗

   He was besieged by callers.

• Synonym攻撃こうげきNeutralThe most general word: military, sports, cyber attacks and verbal criticism. 「攻め」 is mostly for games and matches, as in 「攻めの姿勢」.
• SynonymアタックCasualLoanword for an attack, but also tackling a hard problem or a summit attempt; colloquially, pursuing someone romantically. 「攻め」 has no sense of challenge.
• Synonym進攻しんこうWrittenWritten, news-report word for troops advancing on the enemy; mostly military. 「攻め」 is more for matches and everyday use.
• Synonym襲撃しゅうげきWrittenWritten word stressing a surprise attack, as in 「襲撃事件」; common in the news. 「攻め」 does not imply suddenness.
• SynonymオフェンスNeutralLoanword used mainly in ball sports; can also mean the attacking players. 「攻め」 is broader, working for board games and negotiations too.
• Related来襲らいしゅうWrittenWritten, news-report word stressing an attack coming from outside, as in 「台風の来襲」. 「攻め」 is the active side attacking.
• Related襲来しゅうらいWrittenWritten word for an enemy or disaster arriving, as in 「寒波の襲来」. 「攻め」 is the act of attacking on your own initiative.
• Antonym守りまもりNeutralThe antonym: defense, as in 「守りを固める」. It stands opposite to 「攻め」 and can also mean a protective charm.

Use 「攻め」 for attacking in matches, board games and negotiations. For attack in general say 「攻撃」, for a surprise attack 「襲撃」, and for a disaster or enemy arriving 「襲来」. The opposite of 「攻め」 is 「守り」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 攻せめること。攻撃こうげき。