noun
all-out war; full-scale war
Refers to a war involving extensive forces, resources, and territory, as opposed to a limited or local conflict.
その国は大規模戦争に備えて軍備を増強した。
The country strengthened its military in preparation for a full-scale war.
歴史家は、あの紛争が大規模戦争に発展する可能性があったと指摘する。
Historians point out that the conflict had the potential to escalate into an all-out war.
Compound of 大規模 (large-scale) and 戦争 (war).