内乱
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Noun meaning 'civil war' or 'domestic conflict'. Used to describe internal strife within a country or organization. Example: 『その国は内乱中です』 (sono kuni wa nai-ran-chuu desu, 'That country is in a civil war').
Theme
In a university history class, User and their classmate Aiko discuss a recent lecture on ancient conflicts.
内乱
ないらん
civil war, domestic conflict
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a country torn apart by conflict inside its borders. 'Inside' (内 nai) + 'chaos' (乱 ran) = 『内乱』 (nai-ran, 'civil war'). Think: 'Nai-ran' sounds like 'night ran' — chaos runs through the night during a civil war.
Cultural Note
In Japanese history, 『内乱』 (nai-ran, 'civil war') often refers to periods like the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States period) or the Boshin War, where internal conflicts shaped the nation's development. It's a term used in historical and political contexts to describe domestic strife.
Forms
Base: 内乱Noun meaning 'civil war' or 'domestic conflict'. Used to describe internal strife within a country or organization. Example: 『その国は内乱中です』 (sono kuni wa nai-ran-chuu desu, 'That country is in a civil war').