1.
good fight; valiant effort; fighting bravely
A strong effort or brave performance, especially against difficult odds. Often used in sports and competitive contexts to praise someone who tried hard regardless of the outcome.
健闘を祈る。
I wish you the best of luck.
選手たちは最後まで健闘した。
The athletes fought bravely until the very end.
負けはしたが、相手チームの健闘を称えたい。
They lost, but I'd like to commend the opposing team for their valiant effort.
USAGE:
A positive word used to praise or encourage effort, especially in sports, competitions, and challenging situations. Common in speeches and encouragement.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 健闘を祈る (to wish someone good luck)
- 健闘を称える (to praise someone's effort)
- 健闘及ばず (despite a valiant effort)
DISTINCTION FROM HOMOPHONES:
健闘 (valiant effort) vs. 検討 (examination, consideration) vs. 見当 (estimate, guess). These are completely different words that happen to share the same reading.