In Japan, the world "battle" is often used for some kind of disagreement with someone.
E.g. My sister and I had a battle.
But in English, "battle" isn't used in that way so often. Here are the common uses:
MAIN USE: one fight in a war 戦い
a bloody battle 血戦
a decisive battle 決戦
the battle field 戦場
ANOTHER USE: struggle against = fight
a battle of wits 知恵くらべ
a battle of words 論戦, 舌戦
fight a losing battle 勝ち目のない戦いをする
a battle/fight for justice 正義のために戦う.
a battle/fight for first place 首位をめざして戦う.
battle/fight against poverty 貧困と戦う
a battle/fight for existence 生存競争
die after a long battle/fight with cancer (sickness) がんとの長い闘いののち死ぬ
So how about a "battle" with your sister???
My sister and I had a disagreement.
My sister and I quarreled.
My sister and I had a fight.
My sister and I don't see eye to eye about ......
Friday, April 22, 2011
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