接近戦(せっきんせん)

せっきんせん
noun
close-quarters combat; close-range battle
colloquialaction
1. close-quarters combat; close-range battle; melee
Fighting or competition at very close range, where opponents are in direct physical proximity. Used in military, sports, and gaming contexts.
接近戦(せっきんせん)に持(も)ち込(こ)む。
To force a close-quarters fight.
このゲームでは接近戦(せっきんせん)が得意(とくい)なキャラクターを選(えら)んだ。
In this game, I chose a character who is good at close-range combat.
接近戦(せっきんせん)では体格(たいかく)の大(おお)きい選手(せんしゅ)が有利(ゆうり)だが、技術(ぎじゅつ)で補(おぎな)うこともできる。
In close-range fights, larger athletes have an advantage, but it can be compensated for with technique.

Composed of 接近(せっきん) (approach, proximity) and 戦(せん) (battle, fight).

Widely used in gaming contexts to describe melee combat as opposed to ranged combat. Also used figuratively in competitive contexts like elections or sports.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 接近戦(せっきんせん): close-quarters combat (general)
  • 白兵戦(はくへいせん): hand-to-hand combat (military, with weapons)
  • 肉弾戦(にくだんせん): hand-to-hand fight (emphasis on physical contact)
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Added 2026.3.7 20:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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