内戦|ないせんnaisen[0]heiban (flat)

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Definitions
  1. nouncivil war
    多おおくの国々くにぐにで内戦ないせんが起おきている。↗
    Civil wars are occurring in many countries.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym内乱ないらんWrittenFormal word for an uprising or unrest within a country, stressing the disruption of order; 「内戦」 stresses war between factions of the same nation.
  • Antonym平和へいわNeutralThe everyday word for peace, as in 「平和を願う」; the direct opposite of 「内戦」.
  • Antonym外戦WrittenA written term for war against a foreign country, the opposite of 「内戦」, which is fought within one's own country.

Use 「内戦」 for war between factions within one country, as in 「内戦が勃発する」; 「内乱」 for rebellion or unrest at home, 「外戦」 for war against a foreign country, and 「平和」 for peace.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 国内こくないにおいて、同おなじ国民こくみん同士どうしの間あいだで行おこなわれる戦争せんそう。
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