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陣形 (じんけい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

陣じん形けい

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Meanings

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noun

battle formation; military formation

military

Refers to the arrangement of troops or units in a battle or military context. Also used metaphorically for strategic positioning in games or sports.

敵てきの陣じん形けいが崩くずれたところを攻せめた。
We attacked when the enemy's formation collapsed.
このゲームでは、陣じん形けいをうまく組くむことが勝しょう利りの鍵

Kanji

陣camp, battle array, ranks
形shape, form, style

Similar words

隊たい形けい
隊形 is a more general term for any formation of people (e.g., parade, marching band), while 陣形 specifically implies a battle or strategic arrangement.

Etymology

Compound of 陣 (battle camp, formation) and 形 (shape, form). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination directly conveys 'battle formation'.

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In this game, forming a good formation is the key to victory.