belligerence; warlike nature; aggressiveness
Describes a disposition or policy that is eager to fight or engage in conflict. Often used in political or historical contexts.
That country is pursuing a belligerent foreign policy.
His aggressive attitude made the discussion worse.
好戦 describes a warlike or belligerent attitude that favors war, the opposite stance from 反戦's opposition to war.
Compound of 好 (love, fondness) and 戦 (war, battle), literally 'fond of war'.