noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
hard fighting; struggling hard
Describes putting up a strenuous fight or making a great effort against difficulty, often in competitive or challenging situations. Can be used literally for combat or figuratively for sports, debates, etc.
彼は最後まで奮戦したが、敗れた。
He fought hard until the end, but was defeated.
チームは強豪
The team put up a hard fight against the powerhouse.