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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.
接近戦に持ち込む。
To force a close-quarters fight.
このゲームでは接近戦が得意なキャラクターを選んだ。
In this game, I chose a character who is good at close-range combat.
接近戦では体格の大きい選手が有利だが、技術で補うこともできる。
In close-range fights, larger athletes have an advantage, but it can be compensated for with technique.
Composed of 接近 (approach, proximity) and 戦 (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:
- 接近戦に持ち込む (to force into close combat)
- 接近戦に強い (strong at close range)
- 接近戦を挑む (to engage in close combat)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 接近戦: close-quarters combat (general)
- 白兵戦: hand-to-hand combat (military, with weapons)
- 肉弾戦: hand-to-hand fight (emphasis on physical contact)