Japanese edit

For pronunciation and definitions of たたかふ – see the following entry.
たたかう
[verb] to battle, to fight, to wage war
[verb] to compete (in a match, for example)
[verb] to contend (for one's own interests)
[verb] (figuratively) to get through with one's sufferings or difficulties
[verb] (literally) to hit or strike repeatedly
Alternative spellings
戦う, 闘う
(This term, たたかふ, is a historical kana spelling of the above term.)