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哨: sentry

sentry; patrol
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Readings

On
ショウ
Kun
みはり

前哨戦 (lit. outpost battle) is also used figuratively for a warm-up match or contest.

Key words

歩哨ほしょうsentry
哨戒しょうかいpatrol
哨戒機しょうかいきpatrol aircraft
前哨戦ぜんしょうせんpreliminary skirmish

Example sentences

Two sentries stood in front of the castle gate holding spears.

A patrol aircraft is flying over the sea, checking for suspicious ships.

Today's practice match is said to be a preliminary skirmish for next month's tournament.

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