Battle in Japanese
"battle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "battle". The most common choice is shown first.
戦View details →
Top pick
war, battle, match
Reading: sen
13 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of single and weapon. Fighting with weapon.
What it carries
War, battle, challenge. Represents fighting.
Related kanji for "battle"
軍Details →陣Details →
battle
gun · powerful
Composed of vehicle and cover. Covered vehicle.
battle array(also: camp, ranks, position)
jin · powerful
Composed of hill and vehicle. Lining vehicles on hill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for battle?
The most common kanji for "battle" is 戦, read as sen. It means war, battle, match. Related kanji: 軍 (battle), 陣 (battle array).
How many strokes does 戦 have?
戦 has 13 strokes.