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せん
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A suffix meaning war or battle; used in compounds (e.g., -war, -battle) to indicate conflict or warfare.

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太平洋戦争は第二次世界大戦の一部分として位置づけられる。

The Pacific War is regarded as part of World War II.

長年続いた内戦の影響で国は疲弊した。

The country was exhausted by the long-lasting civil war.

決戦の舞台は夜明けに整えられた。

The scene of the decisive battle was prepared at dawn.

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A suffix indicating a match, game, or contest — used to form words meaning a single contest or competition (e.g., -match, -contest).

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両チームの対戦は明日の午後に行われる。

The match between the two teams will take place tomorrow afternoon.

彼は大会での一戦を制して、次のラウンドに進んだ。

He won his match in the tournament and advanced to the next round.

この対戦は長年のライバル同士の戦だ。

This match is a battle between longtime rivals.

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