Translation of Japanese word "戦争" to English
戦争
せんそう
[sensou]
IPA: /sensō/
Meaning
NounOrganized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.
How to use
戦争 (sensou) — 'war'. 戦争が起きる — war breaks out. 世界大戦 (sekai taisen) — world war. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
war
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 戦争
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せんそう
Romaji Transcription: sensou
Example Sentences
戦争は多くの人々の命を奪います。
せんそう は たのしい ひと の いのち を うばいます。
War takes the lives of many people.
戦争は世界の平和を脅かします。
せんそう は せかいの へいわ を おどかします。
War threatens world peace.
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Common phrases
- とても戦争 (totemo sensou)— very war
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Frequency rank: #635 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "戦争" mean?▼
The Japanese word "戦争" means "war" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "戦争"?▼
The word "戦争" is read as "せんそう" (sensou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "戦争は多くの人々の命を奪います。".
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