Translation guide
The English word 'tackle' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: physically bringing someone down (especially in sports), dealing with a problem or task, and the fishing equipment sense.
To grab and force an opponent to the ground, especially in rugby, American football, or soccer.
A loanword from English, commonly used in sports contexts like rugby and American football. It specifically means to tackle an opponent.
彼は相手をタックルした。
He tackled his opponent.
Means to grapple or cling to someone, often used in martial arts or physical struggles. Less specific to sports tackling.
彼は泥棒に組み付いた。
He grappled with the thief.
Means to jump or pounce on someone, often with aggressive intent. Not a standard sports term.
犬が私に飛びかかってきた。
The dog jumped on me.
To make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or task.
The most common and natural way to say 'tackle a problem/task'. It implies seriously engaging with something.
私たちはその問題に取り組んでいます。
We are tackling the problem.
彼は新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいる。
He is tackling a new project.
Means to deal with or cope with a problem, often implying a reactive approach rather than proactive tackling.
緊急事態に対処しなければならない。
We must tackle the emergency.
Means to start or embark on a task. It focuses on the beginning rather than the ongoing effort.
彼らは改革に着手した。
They tackled the reforms (started working on them).
The equipment used for fishing, such as rods, reels, lines, and lures.
The general term for fishing tackle or gear. It covers all equipment used for fishing.
釣り道具を買いに行く。
I'm going to buy some fishing tackle.
The loanword 'tackle' is sometimes used in fishing contexts, especially in product names or among enthusiasts, but 釣り道具 is more common.
A more formal or technical term for fishing gear, often used in commercial or legal contexts.
漁具の使用が規制されている。
The use of fishing tackle is regulated.
The loanword タックル is only used for physical tackling in sports or occasionally for fishing gear. To express 'tackle a problem', use 取り組む or 対処する.
問題にタックルする
tackle a problem (unnatural)
このタックルボックスは便利だ。
This tackle box is handy.