The battle lasted three days.
He lost many comrades in the war.
Used for non-physical struggles, such as against time, poverty, disease, or for freedom and survival.
The fight against poverty is not over yet.
She recovered after a long struggle with illness.
contest; competition; match; game
Used for sports matches, games, or competitive events.
It's hard to tell who will win today's match.
He showed brilliant play in that contest.
They won the long battle.
He ended up losing that battle.
The battle began at dawn.
The struggle against the illness continued for a long time.
She keeps fighting against poverty.
戦い is a native Japanese word for battle or fight, often used in serious or literal contexts, while バトル is a loanword with a lighter, more entertainment-oriented nuance.
戦い is a general term for a fight or struggle, whereas 一戦 emphasizes one specific, single engagement or match.
戦い is the common, everyday word for 'battle' or 'fight', whereas 役 (えき) is a formal term used only in historical names like 文禄の役.
戦い is a general term for a fight or battle of any scale, while 決闘 refers specifically to a prearranged duel between two individuals.
戦い is a general, plain word for a fight or battle of any kind, while 激戦 specifically marks the fight as unusually fierce or hard-fought.
Irregular kanji usage; not standard.