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“battle formation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijin

Example

兵士たちは陣を構えます。hei shi ta chi wa jin o kama e ma su

The soldiers take up their positions.

Illustration for 陣 (battle formation)

How to say “battle formation” in Japanese

“Battle formation” in Japanese is 陣 (jin).

陣 (jin, "battle formation") centers on a group gathered in an arranged position, especially a battle formation or a camp.

Full entry for 陣: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 陣

兵士たちは川のそばに陣を張ります。hei shi ta chi wa kawa no so ba ni jin o ha ri ma su

The soldiers set up camp beside the river.

Tips for using 陣

  • 陣 (jin) appears more often in historical settings and strategy games than in casual conversation, giving it a formal or old-fashioned tone.

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