パルチザン
also: パルティザン
Meanings
1
partisan
Refers to a member of an irregular armed force fighting against an occupying power, or more broadly a strong supporter of a cause. Loanword from French.
from French
During World War II, many partisans resisted the Nazis.
He is a passionate partisan of the environmental movement.
Usage patterns
- パルチザンとして戦うto fight as a partisan
He fought as a partisan against the occupying forces.
- パルチザン部隊に加わるto join a partisan unit
Many young people joined the partisan unit.