zenshō sen
1. (preliminary) skirmish
2. prelude; preliminary encounter
★ Common
Noun
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scout, sentinel
1. (preliminary) skirmish
2. prelude; preliminary encounter
1. patrol (with ships or aircraft); patrolling
1. outpost
1. patrol boat
1. sentry
1. outpost
1. antisubmarine patrol plane
1. keeping watch; standing guard
1. observation post
1. military patrol boat