godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Physical or figurative attack; can be used for people, animals, natural disasters, or sudden negative events.
熊が突然キャンプ客を襲った。
A bear suddenly attacked the campers.
その地域は大
The area was struck by a major earthquake.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Used when someone follows another in a position, often with a nuance of inheriting or stepping into the role.
彼は父の跡を襲って社長になった。
He succeeded his father as company president.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
pay a surprise visit; drop in on
Implies an unannounced or sudden visit, often with a slightly forceful or unexpected nuance.
週末に友人が突然我が家を襲ってきた。
A friend suddenly dropped in on us over the weekend.