湾わん岸がん戦せん争そう

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Meanings

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noun

historical term

Refers specifically to the 1990-1991 conflict following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. A historical term.

湾gulf, bay, inlet

岸beach

戦war, battle, match

争contend, dispute, argue

Compound of 湾岸 (わんがん, 'gulf coast') and 戦争 (せんそう, 'war'), directly translating to 'Gulf War'.