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VocabJLPT N1
battle
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. battle
  2. 2. war
  3. 3. fight (against time, poverty, etc.)
  4. 4. contest
This noun refers to a fight, battle, or struggle, and can be used both for physical conflicts and figurative ones such as a personal struggle or a competition. It carries a strong, serious tone and is used in a wide range of contexts from sports to war to personal challenges.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

By the way, do you think this negotiation is going to turn into a battle?

Sentence 2

In the back alley, a fight between two dogs was over in an instant.

Sentence 3

"This fight is a lonely one," he said, with a smile.

Sentence 4

The president told the entire staff, "We will win the battle in the marketplace."

Sentence 5

Watching that fight, I got scared.