This is the 10043rd most frequent Japanese word.
追撃
"追撃" means "pursuit attack" or "chasing and attacking a retreating enemy."
In this sentence, '追撃' refers to the act of pursuing an enemy who is attempting to flee. It is used in the context of military or strategic planning.
彼は敵の逃げる姿を追撃する計画を立てた。
He devised a plan to pursue the fleeing enemy.
Here, '追撃' indicates the act of catching up or pursuing in a competitive context, where a team attempts to reduce the score difference against their opponent.
チームは点差を埋めるために追撃を始めた。
The team started their chase to close the score gap.
In this usage, '追撃' describes the act of a predator chasing after its target or prey, highlighting a natural or hunting context.