1Fight; battle; combat; conflict — general term for struggle or fighting, including violent or forceful confrontations.
その地域では長年にわたり闘争が続いた。
Struggles continued in that region for many years.
二つの派閥の間で激しい闘争が起きた。
An intense conflict broke out between the two factions.
歴史上、多くの国が領土をめぐる闘争を経験してきた。
Historically, many countries have experienced struggles over territory.
2Struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute; strike — social or political struggles aimed at achieving rights or better conditions.
労働者は賃上げを求めて闘争を開始した。
Workers started a struggle demanding higher wages.
市民は環境保護を求める闘争に参加した。
Citizens participated in a movement to demand environmental protection.
その団体は長年にわたり権利のための闘争を続けている。
The organization has continued its struggle for rights for many years.