～戦
～せん
sen
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 53 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～戦 (～せん (sen)) means "counter for matches". It is read ～せん (sen). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
counter for matches
Also : matches
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Meaning ·
The word ～戦 (～せん) means 'counter for games'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of counter for games.
Example Sentences
今日は三戦目の試合があります。
きょうは さんせんめの しあいが あります。
Today there is the third match.
決勝戦に向けて練習を続けています。
けっしょうせんに むけて れんしゅうを つづけています。
We continue practicing in preparation for the final match.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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