A battle, war, or combat involving armed conflict or fighting.
その地域では長年にわたって激しい戦いが続いた。
There was fierce fighting in that region for many years.
歴史の授業で第一次世界大戦の戦いを学んだ。
We studied the battles of World War I in history class.
戦いに勝つためには準備と連携が重要だ。
Preparation and coordination are important to win a battle.
A struggle or fight against abstract adversities such as time, poverty, or illness; a campaign or effort to overcome something.
彼は病気との戦いを続けているが、希望を失っていない。
He continues to fight his illness, but he hasn't lost hope.
貧困との戦いには地域全体の取り組みが必要だ。
The fight against poverty requires efforts from the whole community.
時間との戦いで、チームは全力を尽くした。
In a race against time, the team gave it their all.
A contest, match, or competition — a competitive encounter such as in sports or games.
明日は県大会で強豪校との戦いがある。
Tomorrow there's a match against a top school in the prefectural tournament.
チェスの戦いは精神力も試される。
A chess match also tests mental strength.
彼らの戦いは最後まで白熱した展開になった。
Their contest turned into a heated battle until the very end.