戦

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noun★Intermediate— war

general

A large-scale armed conflict between nations or groups.

戦争は人々の生活を変えてしまう。

War changes people's lives.

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The kanji 戦 is often used in historical and political contexts.

figurative

A struggle or competition, often metaphorical.

彼は人生の戦いに立ち向かっている。

He is facing the battles of life.

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In modern usage, it can refer to personal or professional challenges.

Collocations

戦争war戦いbattle戦争中during the war

during the war

to fight through

戦 can be used to describe non-military struggles, such as personal challenges or business competition.

The meaning can vary significantly depending on whether it's used literally or figuratively.

Derived from the kanji 戦, which represents conflict or battle.

While primarily referring to military conflict, it can also be used metaphorically for any intense struggle.

戦

war or battle

root

和英辞典