Translation guide
The moment or act of starting a war or armed conflict. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific nouns and set phrases, often used in historical, political, or military contexts.
Referring to the start of a war or large-scale conflict, often in formal or historical contexts.
The most direct and common term for the opening of hostilities or outbreak of war. Used in formal and historical contexts.
the day the war began
to declare war
A formal, somewhat literary phrase meaning 'to open hostilities' or 'to commence war.' Often used in historical narratives.
The two countries finally opened hostilities.
Means 'outbreak' and is commonly used with 'war' (戦争) to mean 'outbreak of war.' Emphasizes the sudden start.
the outbreak of war
Referring to the beginning of a specific battle, attack, or military operation.
Used in international law or diplomatic language to denote the formal start of armed conflict.
A formal, legalistic phrase directly translating to 'commencement of hostilities.' Used in treaties and official statements.
The commencement of hostilities violates international law.
The enemy began their attack at dawn.