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戦
戦 (readings: せん, たたか; Japanese kanji) means “fight / war”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 戦争 (war).
What does 戦 mean?
| Kanji | 戦 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | fight / war |
| Readings | せん, たたか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 戦
戦 is read せん or たたか depending on the word.
Example words with 戦
| Example | 戦争 (war) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14