VocabJLPT N2
fighting (against)
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. fighting (against)
  2. 2. taking on (an opponent)
This noun refers to a match or contest between two opposing sides, commonly used in sports, games, and competitions. It emphasizes the face-to-face or competitive nature of the encounter between two specific opponents.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Who are we playing against next week again?

Sentence 2

So, want to go up against me next?

Sentence 3

I'm not feeling it today — count me out!

Sentence 4

We played a card game against each other at lunch and had a blast!

Sentence 5

Thinking "I'll probably lose again," I pressed the match button anyway.