English–Japanese

“front line” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisensen

Example

戦線は北へ移りました。sen sen wa kita e utsu ri ma shi ta

The front line moved north.

Illustration for 戦線 (front line)

How to say “front line” in Japanese

“Front line” in Japanese is 戦線 (sensen).

Describes the line separating opposing forces at the leading edge of a battle.

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

Example sentences with 戦線

部隊は戦線を守るために急いで移動しました。bu tai wa sen sen o mamo ru ta me ni iso i de i dō shi ma shi ta

The unit moved quickly to defend the front line.

Tips for using 戦線

  • English uses front line for the area nearest the fighting and frontline for a leading position in fields such as medicine or research.

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