No. 3,287 in Japanese
征
"征" means "conquest," "subjugation," or "expedition."
In a sentence
彼は新しい土地を征服するために出発しました。
He departed to conquer new lands.
In this sentence, "征" is used as part of "征服" (conquest), denoting the act of conquering or subjugating.
古代では、多くの国が他国を征伐しました。
In ancient times, many nations subjugated other countries.
Here, "征" appears in "征伐" (subjugation), referring to punitive or military actions.
彼の冒険は未知の領域への征旅のようでした。
His adventure was like a journey of conquest into unknown territories.
The term "征旅" utilizes "征" to reflect the idea of a journey or expedition, often with an underlying sense of exploration or conquest.
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