JLPT N1
不戦
This is a formal way to say ‘no fight.’ You use it when a country gives up war, and also when someone forfeits a competition.
Readings
Other forms
不戦勝 win by default
不戦敗 loss by default
1 Noun
"Anti-war" / "Renunciation of War"
The principle of being against or renouncing war, based on the kanji for “not” (不) and “war” (戦).
Example
日本国憲法 は 不戦 を 誓って います 。
The Constitution of Japan pledges the renunciation of war.
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2 Noun
"Forfeit" / "No Contest"
In sports or competitions, this refers to a match that is decided without being played because one side is absent or withdraws.
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