セイロン沖海戦
On 4–5 June, "Asagiri" participated in the Battle of Midway as was part of the diversionary Aleutian Invasion force. In July 1942, "Asagiri" sailed from Amami-Ōshima to Mako Guard District, Singapore, Sabang and Mergui for a projected second Indian Ocean raid. The operation was cancelled due to the Guadalcanal campaign, and "Asagiri" was ordered to Truk instead, arriving in late August.