前哨戦
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 前哨戦
1
(preliminary) skirmish
2
prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
Kanji in this Word
前
9 strokes
Frequency: 27
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
in front
before
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まえ
-まえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さき
さと
まい
哨
10 strokes
Frequency: 1999
Grade 9
Meanings
scout
sentinel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みはり
戦
13 strokes
Frequency: 78
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
war
battle
match
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いくさ
たたか.う
おのの.く
そよ.ぐ
わなな.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せ
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