1.
battle, fight, combat
Armed conflict or physical confrontation.
戦いに勝つ。
To win a battle.
長い戦いだった。
It was a long battle.
戦いに負ける。
To lose a battle.
2.
struggle, competition
A determined effort or contest.
病気との戦い。
A fight against illness.
選挙戦いが始まった。
The election battle has begun.
自分との戦い。
A struggle with oneself.
戦い means battle, fight, or struggle - the noun form of 戦う (to fight).
USES:
- Military: 戦いに勝つ (to win a battle)
- Sports: 優勝をかけた戦い (a fight for the championship)
- Figurative: 病気との戦い (fight against illness)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜との戦い: fight/battle against ~
- 戦いに勝つ: to win a fight
- 戦いに負ける: to lose a fight
- 戦いが始まる: the battle begins
RELATED WORDS:
- 戦う: to fight (verb)
- 戦争: war
- 闘い: fight (alternative kanji, same meaning)
- 勝負: match, contest