大戦
Meanings
1
great war; great battle
General term for a large-scale war or battle. Can refer to historical conflicts or be used in fictional contexts.
This country has experienced great wars many times in the past.
The final chapter of the game depicts a great battle against the demon army.
2
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 世界大戦. Most commonly refers to World War I or World War II. Often used in compounds like 第一次大戦 (WWI) or 第二次大戦 (WWII).
See also: 世界大戦
After World War II, Japan changed greatly.
He talked about his experiences during the world war.
Usage patterns
- 第〈数〉次大戦the nth world war (e.g. the First/Second World War)
The Second World War ended in 1945.
- 大戦が起こるfor a great war to break out
That incident triggered a great war.
- 大戦に参戦するto enter/join a great war
Many countries joined that great war.