noun
confused fight; free-for-all; melee
Describes a chaotic, disorganized fight or battle where many participants are mixed together. Often used in sports, military, or metaphorical contexts.
試合は乱戦模様になった。
The match turned into a free-for-all.
乱戦の中で彼は敵を見失った。
In the confused fight, he lost sight of the enemy.