Japanese

戦国時代

せんごくじだい
Meaning: Warring States period
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Handwriting

戦
国
時
代

Example sentences

This drama depicts Japan's Warring States period.
戦国時代の武士は槍を武器として使っていた。
Warring States period samurai used spears as weapons.
博物館には、戦国時代の武将が着用していた甲冑が展示されている。
A suit of armor worn by a military commander from the Sengoku period is on display in the museum.
戦国時代には各地で激しい乱が起きた。
During the Warring States period, violent rebellions broke out in various regions.
織田信長は戦国時代を代表する武将の一人だ。
Oda Nobunaga is one of the representative military commanders of the Sengoku period.
彼は戦国時代に名軍師としてその名を馳せた。
He made a name for himself as a famous strategist during the Sengoku period.
戦国時代には足軽が歩兵として活躍した。
Ashigaru played an active role as infantry in the Warring States period.
織田信長は、戦国時代を代表する武将の一人だ。
Oda Nobunaga is one of the representative military commanders of the Sengoku period.
戦国時代、多くの武将が天下統一を目指した。
During the Warring States period, many military leaders aimed to unify the realm.
戦国時代、武将たちは干戈倥偬の日々を送っていた。
During the Warring States period, military commanders spent their days in constant warfare.

Usage Notes

A period in Japanese history marked by social upheaval, political intrigue and constant military conflict.

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