Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 戦

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily signifies "war," "battle," "fight," or "to wage war." It encapsulates the idea of conflict, struggle, and engaging in combat, whether it's physical, metaphorical, or a competition. It suggests a contest involving opposing forces or parties.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ・セン (sen) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ・いくさ (ikusa) - "war," "battle" ・たたか(う) (tataka(u)) - "to fight," "to battle"

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 戦争 (sensou) Translation: war ⚫︎ 戦闘 (sentou) Translation: battle; combat ⚫︎ 戦う (tatakau) Translation: to fight; to battle

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字 - keisei moji). The left side is a component representing "battleaxe" or "weapon". The right side is a phonetic component, also indicating "battle". The original meaning derived from two people wielding weapons or fighting. Over time, the character evolved to represent the broader concept of conflict and war. The inclusion of the "weapon" radical emphasizes the core element of combat and the tools involved in fighting.

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