海戦
Meanings
1
naval battle; sea battle
Refers to a battle fought at sea between naval forces. Used in historical and military contexts.
The Battle of the Japan Sea was an important engagement of the Russo-Japanese War.
Many warships were sunk in this naval battle.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で海戦が起こるa naval battle breaks out at 〈place〉
A major naval battle broke out in the Sea of Japan.
- 海戦に勝つ/敗れるto win / lose a naval battle
That country won the naval battle and gained control of the sea.