This is the 2198th most frequent Japanese word.
激戦
Fierce battle.
Here, '激戦' is utilized to illustrate a significant and severe military conflict.
その都市を巡る激戦が第二次世界大戦で行われた。
The fierce battle over that city took place during World War II.
In this sentence, '激戦 (gekisen)' is used to describe an intense and closely contested match or battle.
両チームが全力を尽くした激戦だった。
It was an intense match where both teams gave their all.
In this context, '激戦' implies a heated competition, particularly in a political or electoral sense.