戦車
Meanings
1
tank; armored fighting vehicle
Modern military vehicle with tracks and heavy armor. The most common meaning in contemporary Japanese.
Tanks were deployed in the city.
2
chariot
Ancient two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare or racing. Historical sense; not used for modern vehicles.
See also: チャリオット
Chariots in ancient Egypt were used in battle.
Usage patterns
- 戦車に乗るto ride in/board a tank
The soldiers rode in tanks toward the front line.
- 戦車を走らせるto drive a chariot
The king drove his chariot across the battlefield.
- 戦車を操縦するto drive/operate a tank
He received training to operate a tank.
- 戦車が進撃するthe tank(s) advance
The tank unit advanced toward the enemy position.