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戦い (tatakai): Fight; battle; struggle
たたかい
tatakai
Meaning
Fight; battle; struggle
Two original examples
選手たちの戦いが始まりました。
The contest between the athletes began.
病気との戦いは長く続きました。
The struggle with the illness continued for a long time.
Usage and distinctions
戦い is a noun related to 戦う, to fight or compete. 戦え（たたかえ）is a direct imperative, not the noun and not a polite everyday request. The context decides whether “battle”, “contest” or “struggle” is appropriate.