彼は国境のさいを一人で守り抜いた。
He defended the border stronghold all by himself.
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As an island nation, Japan has no land borders.
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.
国境に部隊が集結した
Troops gathered at the border.
国境付近の情勢が緊迫している。
The situation near the border is becoming strained.
圧倒的な大軍が国境付近に集結している。
An overwhelming large army is gathering near the border.
国境付近では、軍隊の増員により緊張状態が続いている。
At the border, a state of tension continues due to the increase in troops.
二国間の国境付近では、現在も剣抜弩張の緊迫した状況が続いている。
Near the border between the two countries, a tense situation like the brink of conflict continues even now.
Usage Notes
Specifically used for borders between countries. For boundaries between prefectures or properties, other words like '県境' (ken-zakai) or '境界' (kyoukai) are used.
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