Meaning of 襲う in Japanese
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Definition of 襲う
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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