English–Japanese
“truce” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyūsen
Example
両国は休戦に合意しました。ryō koku wa kyū sen ni gō i shi ma shi ta
The two countries agreed to a truce.
How to say “truce” in Japanese
“Truce” in Japanese is 休戦 (kyūsen).
Describes an agreed pause in hostilities that leaves the larger dispute or conflict unresolved.
Example sentences with 休戦
長い話し合いの末、両国は休戦を延長しました。naga i hana shi a i no sue ryō koku wa kyū sen o en chō shi ma shi ta
After lengthy talks, the two countries extended the truce.
Tips for using 休戦
- English news reports often use truce for a pause agreed by opposing sides, so it does not necessarily mean that a peace treaty has been reached.