No. 2,198 in Japanese
激戦
Fierce battle.
In a sentence
両チームが全力を尽くした激戦だった。
It was an intense match where both teams gave their all.
In this sentence, '激戦 (gekisen)' is used to describe an intense and closely contested match or battle.
その都市を巡る激戦が第二次世界大戦で行われた。
The fierce battle over that city took place during World War II.
Here, '激戦' is utilized to illustrate a significant and severe military conflict.
今回の選挙は激戦区で行われた。
This election was held in a hotly contested district.
In this context, '激戦' implies a heated competition, particularly in a political or electoral sense.
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