Translation guide
Describes a difficult struggle, contest, or battle. In Japanese, this is often expressed with compound nouns or set phrases rather than a single adjective + noun combination.
To describe a fight, match, or competition that was very challenging and required great effort.
A common noun meaning 'hard fight' or 'tough battle'. Often used with する to mean 'to struggle' or 'to have a hard time'.
To describe a fight against an illness, personal challenge, or life struggle.
The direct translation 'ハードファイト' is not natural Japanese. Use the expressions above instead.
昨日の試合は苦戦だった。
Yesterday's game was a hard fight.
He had a hard fight against a strong opponent.
Means 'fierce battle' or 'intense fight'. Emphasizes the severity and intensity of the conflict.
That election was a hard fight.
Literally 'tough fight'. A straightforward and natural way to describe a difficult struggle.
This will be a hard fight.
Means 'close contest' or 'nip-and-tuck fight'. Used when the outcome is uncertain and both sides are evenly matched.
The match was a hard fight.
Means 'fight' or 'struggle'. Often used in contexts like battling illness or overcoming adversity.
His fight against illness was long and hard.
Literally 'painful fight'. Emphasizes the emotional or physical hardship of the struggle.
It was a hard fight, but I didn't give up.