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JLPT N2

投降

This is the formal word for surrendering. It’s used almost exclusively for war and battles.

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Other forms

投降する plain form
投降します polite form
投降した plain past
Noun, Suru verb

Surrender

To formally stop fighting and yield to an opponent, typically in a military or conflict situation.

Example

兵士 たち は 武器 を 捨てて 投降 した 。

The soldiers threw down their weapons and surrendered.

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投降
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This is the formal word for surrendering. It's used almost exclusively for war and battles.
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