“Close game” in Japanese
Short answer
Close game in Japanese is “苦戦” (kusen). Full meaning: hard fight, close game, struggle, tight contest.
Other ways to say “Close game” in Japanese
クロスゲーム
kurosugeemu close game
互角勝負
gokakushoubu equal contest, close game, well-matched game, even match
接戦
sessen close contest, close match, close game, close race; close combat
デッドヒート
deddohiito fiercely fought contest, close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat
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