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陣列 (じんれつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

陣じん列れつ

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Meanings

1

noun

battle formation

Refers to the arrangement of troops or military units in preparation for combat. A somewhat formal or historical term.

将しょう軍ぐんは陣じん列れつを整ととのえて敵てきを待まち受うけた。
The general arranged the battle formation and awaited the enemy.

Kanji

陣camp, battle array, ranks
列file, row, rank

Similar words

陣じん形けい
陣形 is a more common term for 'battle formation' or 'formation' in modern contexts, including sports and games. 陣列 is rarer and carries a more classical, military nuance.

Etymology

Compound of 陣 (jin, 'camp' or 'battle array') and 列 (retsu, 'line' or 'row'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests a lined-up battle arrangement.