No. 1,064 in Japanese
戦い
"Battle" or "fight."
In a sentence
激しい戦いが続いています。
A fierce battle is ongoing.
Here, 戦い (tatakai) is used to refer to a literal armed conflict between parties.
受験は自分との戦いです。
Taking an exam is a battle against oneself.
In this case, 戦い (tatakai) is used metaphorically to describe a personal struggle or challenge.
彼らの議論は終わることのない戦いのようだ。
Their argument seems like a never-ending battle.
Here, 戦い (tatakai) is used to describe a figurative combat, such as a hearty debate or dispute.
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