Translation guide
The term 'dogfighting' can refer to aerial combat between fighter aircraft or to the illegal blood sport involving dogs. This guide covers both meanings.
To describe close-range aerial combat between military aircraft.
General term for aerial combat or dogfight. Can be used in both historical and modern contexts.
To refer to the organized fighting of dogs for sport or gambling.
The Japanese terms for aerial combat and the blood sport are completely different. Make sure the context is clear to avoid confusion.
Many dogfights took place during World War II.
Loanword from English, commonly used in military and aviation contexts.
The latest fighter jets are not designed for dogfighting.
Literally 'hand-to-hand combat', used metaphorically for close-range aerial combat. More technical or literary.
The pilot underwent dogfighting training.
The standard term for dogfighting as a blood sport. Can also refer to the dogs bred for fighting.
Dogfighting is illegal in many countries.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'dog fighting'. Less formal than 闘犬.
He has seen dogfighting before.
Literally 'a fight between dogs'. Can be used for spontaneous dog fights, not necessarily organized dogfighting. Use with caution.
This phrase usually refers to unorganized dog fights, not the illegal sport. Context is important.
A dogfight broke out in the park.