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VocabJLPT N1

battle

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. battle
2. fight

This noun refers to a "battle" or "military engagement," especially in a historical or feudal Japanese context. It carries a classical or dramatic nuance and is often seen in stories about samurai warfare, such as the famous battles of Japanese history.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The hiring market this year is a fierce battle between companies.

Sentence 2

"What did you learn from that battle?" the teacher asked.

Sentence 3

At the venue, grabbing seats turned into a little battle.

Sentence 4

The sales team argued that getting into a price-cutting battle should be avoided.

Sentence 5

Apparently that castle ruins still has traces of an old battle left!