English–Japanese
“join the war” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisansen
Example
その国は隣国との戦争に参戦しました。so no kuni wa rin goku to no sen sō ni san sen shi ma shi ta
That country joined the war against its neighbor.
How to say “join the war” in Japanese
“Join the war” in Japanese is 参戦 (sansen).
参戦 (sansen) marks joining an active struggle, whether it is a war or a competitive event.
Example sentences with 参戦
その国は同盟国を守るために参戦しました。so no kuni wa dō mei koku o mamo ru ta me ni san sen shi ma shi ta
That country joined the war to protect its ally.
Tips for using 参戦
- In conversational Japanese, 参戦 (sansen) can describe entering an argument or debate, giving the discussion a playful battle-like tone.