Meaning

Primary

War

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You have war and conflict. Of course, conflict comes with war, so this word just means war.

Reading

せんそう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 戦争をやる

    to wage war

    戦争を始める

    to begin a war

    戦争をする

    to wage war

Context Sentences

戦争に行くのは半年ぶりです。

This is the first time I've gone to war in six months.

戦争をしない方がいい理由を十こあげてください。

Can you list up to ten reasons why we shouldn't go to war?

戦争が始まる前に、腹筋を六つに割りたい。

I want to get a six pack before the war begins.

Kanji Composition