討伐(とうばつ)

とうばつ
noun, suru-verb
subjugation, suppression, punitive expedition
1. subjugation, suppression, punitive expedition
A military campaign or armed action to suppress rebels, enemies, or bandits. Historically refers to punitive expeditions carried out on behalf of the emperor or central authority. Also used in modern contexts such as games and fiction for defeating enemies or monsters.
反乱軍(はんらんぐん)を討伐(とうばつ)する。
To subjugate the rebel army.
朝廷(ちょうてい)は討伐(とうばつ)軍(ぐん)を派遣(はけん)した。
The imperial court dispatched a punitive force.
このゲームでは仲間(なかま)と協力(きょうりょく)して強敵(きょうてき)を討伐(とうばつ)するのが醍醐味(だいごみ)だ。
The appeal of this game is cooperating with allies to defeat powerful enemies.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 討伐(とうばつ)軍(ぐん): punitive force, subjugation army
  • 討伐(とうばつ)隊(たい): subjugation squad
  • 賊(ぞく)を討伐(とうばつ)する: to suppress bandits/rebels
  • モンスター討伐(とうばつ): monster subjugation (gaming)

USAGE:
Originally a historical and military term, now widely used in gaming, anime, and fantasy fiction for defeating enemies or bosses. In historical contexts, it implies authorized military action against those deemed rebels or outlaws. In gaming contexts, it has become a standard term for organized attacks against powerful foes.

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