English–Japanese

“end of the war” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishūsen

Example

多くの人が終戦を願いました。ō ku no hito ga shū sen o nega i ma shi ta

Many people hoped for the end of the war.

Illustration for 終戦 (end of the war)

How to say “end of the war” in Japanese

“End of the war” in Japanese is 終戦 (shūsen).

Describes the point at which a war or armed conflict comes to an end, especially as a historical or public event.

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

Example sentences with 終戦

学校では毎年、終戦について学びます。gak kō de wa mai toshi shū sen ni tsu i te mana bi ma su

Every year, students learn about the end of the war at school.

Tips for using 終戦

  • In news and history discussions, 終戦 (shūsen) often marks the formal end of a war, while peace can require later agreements.

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