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How to say 'Struggle' or 'Conflict' in Japanese | 闘争

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The Japanese word for Struggle or Conflict is 'Tousou', written as 闘争 in Japanese.'Struggle' or 'Conflict' in hiragana is とうそう.

    word

    闘争

    Meaning

    Struggle, Conflict

    Reading

    とうそう

    tousou

    Kanji

    Fight, Struggle Dispute

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '闘争 (とうそう)' can mean 'struggle' or 'conflict'. It is often used to describe a serious or prolonged effort to overcome a challenge, or a clash between opposing forces. This word can be applied to physical, emotional, or ideological battles. For example: The workers are in a struggle for better wages「労働者は賃金向上のための闘争中だ」(ろうどうしゃはちんぎんこうじょうのためのとうそうちゅうだ). The conflict between the two nations escalated「二国間の闘争が激化した」(にこくかんのとうそうがげきかした). Note that '闘争' carries a strong connotation of intensity and effort, and is often used in formal or serious contexts.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    7

    Frequency

    4316

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 闘争

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Dispute

Words Related to 闘争 Through the Kanji

This Word contains the Kanji 闘 as well.

Words Related to 闘争 Through the Kanji

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 争 as well.

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What does 'Tousou' (闘争) mean?

'Tousou' means 'Struggle' or 'Conflict' .

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