戦う

たたかう

to make war (on); to wage war (against); to go to war (with); to fight (with)

JLPT N3 common word Also written 闘う、斗う、戰う、鬪う

Meaning

v5uvi
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to go to war (with); to fight (with); to do battle (against)
v5uvi
to compete (against)
v5uvi
to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight; to contend; to resist

Example sentences

彼は薄暗がりと戦いながら、彼等の名前を数えていった。

Fighting the fading light he continued to count their names.
少しの間だけでも一緒に戦ってくれるだけで御の字よ。

Even if it's just for a short while fighting alongside us is all I could ask for.
労働組合の幹部は賃上げの凍結に反対して、闘っています。

The union bosses are fighting the freeze on wage hikes.