Japanese

ふんそう
Meaning: dispute; conflict
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

紛
争

Example sentences

It is difficult to resolve international conflicts.
その発言が紛争の火種となった
That remark became the spark for the conflict.
彼は平和の使徒として、世界中を飛び回って紛争の解決に尽力している。
As an apostle of peace, he travels around the world to strive for the resolution of conflicts.
紛争が勃発し、多くの人々が避難した。
Conflict broke out, and many people evacuated.
紛争により、数多くの難民が隣国へ逃れた。
Due to the conflict, many refugees fled to neighboring countries.
国際連合が両国間の紛争を調停した。
The United Nations mediated the dispute between the two countries.
紛争解決の途を探る。
Seeking a path to resolving the conflict.
国連は紛争地域で平和維持活動を行っている。
The United Nations is conducting peacekeeping operations in conflict areas.
両国は長年の紛争を経て、ようやく按甲休兵することに合意した。
After years of conflict, the two countries finally agreed to disarm and end the war.

Usage Notes

Refers to a disagreement or argument between individuals, groups, or nations.

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