戦 況(せんきょう)

せんきょう

noun

war situation; battle conditions

formalmilitary abstract

1. war situation; battle conditions; state of the fighting

The current state or progress of a war or battle. Also used figuratively for competitive situations.

戦況(せんきょう)が悪化(あっか)した。

The war situation worsened.

最新(さいしん)の戦況(せんきょう)がラジオで伝(つた)えられた。

The latest battle conditions were reported on the radio.

戦況(せんきょう)が不利(ふり)になると、指揮官(しきかん)は撤退(てったい)を命(めい)じた。

When the battle situation became unfavorable, the commander ordered a retreat.

Composed of 戦(せん) (war, battle) + 況(きょう) (situation, condition). Primarily used in military and historical contexts, but can also appear in sports commentary and business contexts to describe competitive situations.

Common collocations

戦況(せんきょう)を伝(つた)える: to report the war situation
戦況(せんきょう)が悪化(あっか)する: the war situation worsens
戦況(せんきょう)が好転(こうてん)する: the war situation improves
戦況(せんきょう)報告(ほうこく): battle situation report
戦況(せんきょう)を見守(みまも)る: to watch the battle situation unfold

Similar words

戦局(せんきょく): the war situation — focuses on the overall course and direction of a war
情勢(じょうせい): situation, circumstances — broader, not limited to war
状況(じょうきょう): situation, conditions — general-purpose word
戦線(せんせん): front line, battle front — refers to the physical line of fighting

Related Words

Compare: 情勢(じょうせい) (situation, circumstances)

Compare: 状況(じょうきょう) (situation, conditions)

Compare: 戦線(せんせん) (front line, battle front)

Compare: 形勢(けいせい) (situation, state of affairs)

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Added 2026.4.2 2:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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