This is the 8910th most frequent Japanese word.
死闘
Death struggle; fierce battle.
死闘 refers to a deadly or desperate battle emphasizing the intense effort made.
彼は死闘の末、勝利を手にした。
He claimed victory after a desperate struggle.
死闘 illustrates the competitive spirit and tension of the game, metaphorically comparing it to a fierce battle.
そのゲームはまさに死闘だった。
That game was truly a fierce battle.
死闘 signifies a sustained and intense fighting effort in a challenging situation.