- to make war (on); to wage war (against); to go to war (with); to fight (with); to do battle (against)esp. 戦う
- to compete (against)esp. 戦う
- to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight; to contend; to resistesp. 闘う
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
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[Country] goes to war with [Other Country]
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- to make war (on); to wage war (against); to go to war (with); to fight (with); to do battle (against)
- to compete (against)
- to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight; to contend; to resist
This meaning is used in contexts involving military conflict or battles, where groups or nations engage in armed confrontation.
This meaning is used in contexts where individuals or teams are striving to win in contests, games, or matchups.
This meaning is used when referring to efforts to overcome challenges or difficulties, including personal struggles or social issues.
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To make war or engage in battle, typically used for physical fights or conflicts.
To struggle or fight, often with a sense of endurance or against challenges; can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
To compete, generally used in the context of contests or competitions.
To oppose or resist, often in a competitive context; to stand against someone or something.
To resist or withstand; often used in both a physical conflict and a metaphorical sense, such as resisting pressure.
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The precious results of democracy are the apple of the people's eye and the people will fight to maintain these ideals.