Japanese

りょうぐん
Meaning: both armies; both teams
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

両
軍

Example sentences

Both armies fought bravely until the end.
両軍が川を挟んで対峙している。
Two armies are facing each other across the river.
両軍は国境付近で激しく交戦している。
The two armies are fiercely engaging in battle near the border.
両軍が川を挟んで睨み合っている。
Both armies confronted each other across the river.
両軍の戦いは激しい消耗戦に突入した。
The battle between both armies entered a fierce war of attrition.
両軍は掎角の勢をなし、一歩も引かない構えを見せた。
The two armies formed a pincer position and showed a stance of not retreating a single step.
両軍の間に刀光剣影の空気が満ちた
A tense atmosphere of impending battle filled the space between the armies.
両軍は白荼赤火の陣を敷いた
Both armies deployed their troops in battle formation.
両軍の戦いは竜攘虎搏の様相を呈した
The battle between the two armies took on the aspect of a fierce clash between equals.

Usage Notes

Refers to both sides in a military conflict or sports match.

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