Japanese

せんそう
Meaning: war
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

戦
争

Example sentences

A tragic war began between the two countries.
祖父は戦争の体験を静かに語った。
My grandfather quietly told us about his experiences in the war.
罪のない市民が戦争に巻き込まれた。
Innocent civilians were caught up in the war.
戦争は多くの悲劇を生んだ。
The war produced many tragedies.
彼は戦争に対して強い憎悪を抱いている。
He harbors a strong hatred for war.
戦争が多くの家族を引き裂いた。
The war tore many families apart.
多くの人々が戦争の犠牲になった。
Many people fell victim to the war.
戦争は多くの罪のない人々の命を奪った。
War took the lives of many innocent people.
戦争で人々が殺し合うのは悲しいことだ。
It is sad that people kill each other in war.
戦争によって、罪のない人々への無残な殺戮が行われた。
The war resulted in a terrible massacre of innocent people.

Usage Notes

Refers to armed conflict between nations or groups. Can also be used figuratively for intense competition.

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