“Veteran” in Japanese
Short answer
Veteran in Japanese is “歴戦” (rekisen). Full meaning: veteran (e.g. soldier), battle-hardened, seasoned, (of) long military service.
Other ways to say “Veteran” in Japanese
老手
roushu veteran, past master
古豪
kogou veteran, old-timer, experienced person
古狸
furudanuki old badger, veteran, oldtimer, schemer, old fox
ベテラン
beteran veteran (in a particular field), person with a lot of experience, old hand
郷軍
gougun veteran, reservist, ex-soldier
老練家
rourenka veteran, expert
百戦錬磨
hyakusenrenma veteran, battle-worn, schooled by adversity in many battles, hard-bitten, rich in experience, very experienced
古株
furukabu old-timer, veteran, senior; old stump, old roots
老練
rouren experienced, veteran, skilled, expert
老巧
roukou experienced, seasoned, veteran
大先輩
daisenpai someone who is greatly one's senior, veteran
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