noun
melee; confused battle
Refers to a chaotic, close-quarters fight where soldiers or combatants are intermingled. Often used in historical or military contexts.
乱軍の中で敵味方の区別がつかなくなった。
In the melee, it became impossible to tell friend from foe.
戦場は乱軍の様相を呈していた。
The battlefield presented the spectacle of a confused fight.