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“conquest” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseifuku

Example

ローマによる征服の歴史を学びます。rō ma ni yo ru sei fuku no reki shi o mana bi ma su

I study the history of Rome's conquests.

Illustration for 征服 (conquest)

How to say “conquest” in Japanese

“Conquest” in Japanese is 征服 (seifuku).

Describes taking control of another country or people by defeating them and placing them under one's rule.

Full entry for 征服: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 征服

彼は武力による征服ではなく、対話による協力を選びました。kare wa bu ryoku ni yo ru sei fuku de wa na ku tai wa ni yo ru kyō ryoku o era bi ma shi ta

Rather than conquest by force, he chose cooperation through dialogue.

Tips for using 征服

  • In Japanese fiction, 征服 (seifuku) often appears in 世界征服 (sekai seifuku), a phrase for the goal of ruling the whole world.

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