A suffix meaning war or battle; used in compounds (e.g., -war, -battle) to indicate conflict or warfare.
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.
A suffix indicating a match, game, or contest — used to form words meaning a single contest or competition (e.g., -match, -contest).
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.