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“invasion” in Japanese

Japanese

Also侵攻 (shinkō)

Pronunciation

Romajishinryaku

Example

その侵略について歴史の授業で学びます。so no shin ryaku ni tsu i te reki shi no ju gyō de mana bi ma su

I learn about that invasion in history class.

Illustration for 侵略 (invasion)

How to say “invasion” in Japanese

“Invasion” in Japanese is 侵略 (shinryaku).

It centers on crossing into another country or region by force with the aim of extending control over it.

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

Example sentences with 侵略

国際社会は、他国への侵略を認めてはいけません。koku sai sha kai wa ta koku e no shin ryaku o mito me te wa i ke ma se n

The international community must not accept the invasion of another country.

Tips for using 侵略

  • The noun 侵略 (shinryaku) appears mainly in formal discussions of war, history, and international relations rather than casual daily conversation.

Other Japanese words for “invasion”

軍隊が隣の国へ侵攻します。gun tai ga tonari no kuni e shin kō shi ma su

The army invades a neighboring country.

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