Meaning

Primary

Shooting

Alternative

Sniping

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you have to aim with your attack, you're probably shooting or sniping something with a projectile (like a gun, or something).

Reading

そげき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

男は政治家を狙撃するために、そのホテルの部屋が見える場所までやってきた。

He positioned himself in view of the hotel room to snipe the politician.

Kanji Composition