背水の陣
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
背水の陣
Expression
Noun
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expressions (phrasesnoun (common) (futsuumeishi)
idiomatic expression
fighting with one's back to the wall;having burnt one's bridges;last stand;last-ditch effort
彼は背水の陣で闘った。
He fought a last-ditch battle.
Other forms
背水之陣 【はいすいのじん】 (rarely used kanji form)