Mnemonic
A simple boundary dispute between two villages. A huntsman from each side faces off over a deer carcass. Neither backs down. The simple disagreement spreads—huntsman rallies his kin, and what began over a dead deer becomes bloody war.
Additional thoughts
Picture the absurd simplicity of the original argument—just a deer—contrasted with the enormous scale of the resulting conflict. One huntsman's wounded pride over something simple spiraled into mass destruction.Quick recall
A simple dispute between huntsmans spirals into war.Details
The keyword for 戦 is war. This kanji refers to armed conflict, battle, or combat between opposing forces. It encompasses everything from large-scale warfare between nations to smaller struggles and fights. By extension, it can also refer to any intense competition or contest, such as a match or game, where two sides are pitted against each other.
- On'yomi
- せん
- Kun'yomi
- いくさ、たたか.う、おのの.く、そよ.ぐ、わなな.く