battle formation; military formation
Refers to the arrangement of troops for battle. Often used in historical or strategic contexts.
See also: 背水の陣
They fight with their backs to the river, adopting a do-or-die formation.
A military camp or the position where troops are stationed. Often used in the phrase 陣を張る (to set up camp).
See also: 陣を張る
The soldiers formed up in a circular formation.
The enemy set up camp across the river.
The press corps waiting for the president's arrival.
The Summer Campaign of Osaka took place in 1615.
The army set up its position on top of the mountain.
The formation broke down under the enemy's attack.
camp; faction; side · military camp; encampment
going into battle; departure for the front · appearing (in a match); taking the field · starting an election campaign; entering the political fray
press corps; media group
resignation; stepping down; retirement from office · retreat; withdrawal; decamping
battle formation; troop deployment · lineup; formation (sports, games)
encampment; position · side; end; goal area
battle formation; military formation
labor pains; contractions
enemy camp; enemy lines · last three rows of the board (shogi)
The kanji 陣 originally depicts a chariot and a formation, conveying the idea of arranging troops. The reading じん is the on'yomi, used in many compounds related to military or group contexts.
first battle; first campaign; debut fight
inside the encampment; within the camp
encamp; take up positions
vanguard; advance guard
one's own ground; one's own position; one's own half/area of the field
circle; huddle · circular battle formation
children's territory-capturing game · taking a place; securing a position
square formation (of troops) · magic square
battle formation; battle array · lineup; cast; staff; team structure
head of an army; front line command
in camp; at the front
Nishijin brocade; Nishijin silk fabric
argument; line of argument; debating position
column formation
battle surcoat; jinbaori
inner sanctum; inner shrine; chancel
battle array; battle formation; battlefield
troop headquarters; stronghold · daimyo's inn (Edo period)
encampment; military camp · official residence; administrative headquarters
gust of wind; squall · vanguard; first wave; leading group
arrival at a military camp; joining a battle