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What does 追い討ち (おいうち, oiuchi) mean?

追い討ち (おいうち, oiuchi) means attacking a fleeing enemy.

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Readingおいうち
Romajioiuchi
Part of speechnoun
おいうち
oiuchi

attacking a fleeing enemy

  1. 1noun attacking a fleeing enemy
  2. 2noun additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound

Also written: 追い打ち、追い撃ち、追いうち

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