関ヶ原

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Japanese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Kanji in this term
せき
Grade: 4
はら
Grade: 2
kun'yomi
Alternative spellings
關ヶ原 (kyūjitai)
関ケ原
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Literally “Meadow of the Barrier”.

Proper noun

(せき)(はら) or (せき)(はら) (Sekigahara

  1. A town in Gifu Prefecture.
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Etymology 2

Kanji in this term
せき
Grade: 4
はら
Grade: 2
kun'yomi
Alternative spellings
關ヶ原 (kyūjitai)
関ケ原

After the Battle of Sekigahara (1600), which took place in this town.

Noun

(せき)(はら) or (せき)(はら) (sekigahara

  1. (figuratively) A decisive, critical battle.
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