太平洋戦争
Meanings
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historical term
Historical term for the theater of World War II fought in the Pacific and East Asia, primarily between Japan and the Allied powers.
The Pacific War began in December 1941.
My grandfather fought in the Pacific War.
Usage patterns
- 太平洋戦争が始まるthe Pacific War begins
The Pacific War began in 1941.
- 太平洋戦争が終わるthe Pacific War ends
The Pacific War ended in 1945.
- 太平洋戦争中にduring the Pacific War
Many cities were bombed during the Pacific War.