一戦(いっせん)

いっせん
noun
a battle; a match; a bout
1. a battle; a match; a bout; a game
A single battle, fight, or competitive match. Used for military battles, sports matches, and games.
一戦(いっせん)を交(まじ)える。
To engage in battle.
今日(きょう)の一戦(いっせん)は絶対(ぜったい)に負(ま)けられない。
We absolutely cannot lose today's match.
優勝(ゆうしょう)をかけた大事(だいじ)な一戦(いっせん)が明日(あした)行(おこな)われる。
The crucial match for the championship will be held tomorrow.

USAGE:
一戦(いっせん) emphasizes the significance of a single encounter. It is commonly used in sports commentary and historical narratives about battles.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 一戦(いっせん)を交(まじ)える: to engage in a fight/match
  • 大事(だいじ)な一戦(いっせん): a crucial match
  • 初(はつ)戦(せん)の一戦(いっせん): the first match
  • 一戦(いっせん)を制(せい)する: to win a match

WORD FORMATION:
一(いち) (one) + 戦(せん) (battle, match).

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