“Fighting” in Japanese
Short answer
Fighting in Japanese is “修羅” (shura). Full meaning: fighting, carnage, conflict, strife; sledge (for conveying large rocks, logs, etc.); log slide, chute, flume.
Other ways to say “Fighting” in Japanese
対戦
taisen fighting (against), taking on (an opponent), facing, confronting, competing (with), battle, fight, contest, match
ファイティング
faitingu fighting
戦争
sensou war; fighting, fierce competition
乱闘
rantou fray, fighting, brawling, scuffle
合戦
kassen battle, fight, fighting, engagement, contest
干戈
kanka weapon, arms; fighting, war
せんそう
sensou war; fighting, fierce competition
かっせん
kassen battle, fight, fighting, engagement, contest
がっせん
gassen battle, fight, fighting, engagement, contest
戰爭
sensou war; fighting, fierce competition
戰争
sensou war; fighting, fierce competition
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