Translation guide
The quality of being hostile, aggressive, or eager to fight, either in attitude or behavior.
Describing a person's or group's combative, confrontational demeanor.
A common adjective meaning 'belligerent' or 'warlike', used for people, nations, or attitudes.
He took a belligerent attitude.
Literally 'fight-ready stance', describes a confrontational, belligerent posture or tone.
Speak in a belligerent tone.
Means 'hostile' or 'antagonistic', often used in formal contexts.
Show a belligerent attitude.
Literally 'combative', used for militant or aggressive stances, often in political or ideological contexts.
Gave a belligerent speech.
Expressing a desire or readiness to start a fight or war.
Referring to actual aggressive acts, not just attitude.
好戦的 is a general term for a warlike or belligerent disposition, suitable for nations, policies, or personalities. 喧嘩腰 specifically describes a confrontational attitude or tone in interpersonal situations, like picking a fight.
There is no single Japanese noun that perfectly matches 'belligerence' in all contexts. Using 好戦性 is acceptable in formal writing, but in conversation, it's more natural to describe the behavior or attitude with adjectives like 好戦的 or phrases like 喧嘩腰.
The country's belligerence is a problem.
An adjective describing someone quick to start a fight, 'belligerent' in a personal, impulsive sense.
That person is belligerent, so be careful.
Take belligerent actions.