English–Japanese

“wartime” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisenji

Example

戦時には食料が不足します。sen ji ni wa shoku ryō ga fu soku shi ma su

Food becomes scarce during wartime.

Illustration for 戦時 (wartime)

How to say “wartime” in Japanese

“Wartime” in Japanese is 戦時 (senji).

Refers to a period defined by war, including the changes it brings to daily life, government, and the economy.

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

Example sentences with 戦時

戦時の暮らしは平時と大きく異なります。sen ji no ku ra shi wa hei ji to ō ki ku koto na ri ma su

Life during wartime is very different from life in peacetime.

Tips for using 戦時

  • Wartime is commonly contrasted with peacetime in discussions of laws, policies, and economic conditions.

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