参戦
参戦する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 参戦する | 参戦しない |
| Polite | 参戦します | 参戦しません |
| Past polite | 参戦しました | 参戦しませんでした |
| Past | 参戦した | 参戦しなかった |
| Te-form | 参戦して | 参戦しないで |
| Desire | 参戦したい | 参戦したくない |
| Potential | 参戦できる | 参戦できない |
| Passive | 参戦される | 参戦されない |
| Causative | 参戦させる | 参戦させない |
| Causative passive | 参戦させられる | 参戦させられない |
| Volitional | 参戦しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 参戦しましょう | |
| Imperative | 参戦しろ | 参戦するな |
| Conditional | 参戦すれば | 参戦しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 参戦したら | 参戦しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
participation in a war; going to war; entering a conflict
Used for a nation, group, or individual joining an armed conflict. Often appears in historical or news contexts.
Japan entered World War II in 1941.
That country is debating whether to intervene in the civil war.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
taking part in a competition; entering a contest; joining a race
Extended figurative use for joining any competitive event, such as a tournament, election, or market. Common in business and sports news.
The rookie athlete will take part in the tournament.
A foreign company has entered the Japanese market.
Usage patterns
- 〈国〉が〈事〉に参戦するa country enters a war or conflict
That country finally entered the war.
- 〈人〉が〈事〉に参戦するa person joins a competition or contest
He decided to enter this year's election.
- 〈場所〉に参戦するto enter a market or arena as a competitor
The startup entered the smartphone market.
- 参戦を表明するto announce one's intention to join (a war/competition)
The candidate announced his entry into the election.