Meaning of 襲われる in Japanese
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Definition of 襲われる
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(v5u, vt) to attack; to assail; to make an assault; to strike; to hunt down
奇妙な病気が町を襲った。
A curious disease struck the town.
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to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.)
小泉氏が総理大臣として森氏の後を襲った。
Mr Koizumi succeeded Mr Mori as prime minister.
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to make a sudden visit
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(aux-v, v1) indicates passive voice (inc. the "suffering passive")
→Related words:
未然形
, 迷惑の受身
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indicates the potential form
→Related words:
ら抜き言葉
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indicates spontaneous occurrence
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used as an honorific for others' actions
Sentences containing 襲われる