noun
General term for armed conflict, ranging from large-scale war to a single battle. Often used in historical or literary contexts.
戦に勝つためには、戦略が重要だ。
Strategy is important to win a battle.
彼
He achieved many military exploits in the war.
noun
troops; forces
Archaic use referring to soldiers or military forces. Rare in modern Japanese.
古文書には「いくさを率いる」とある。
In old documents, it says 'to lead the troops'.