1.
military action; military operation
An action or operation carried out by armed forces, typically in the context of war, conflict, or deterrence.
Composed of 軍事 (military affairs) and 行動 (action, conduct). The term covers any action undertaken by a military force, ranging from troop deployments and drills to actual combat operations. It is frequently heard in news reports about international conflicts and diplomacy.
Common collocations
- 軍事行動を起こす: to launch a military action
- 軍事行動に出る: to resort to military action
- 軍事行動を控える: to refrain from military action
- 軍事行動を停止する: to halt military action
Similar words
- 軍事作戦: military operation — emphasizes a planned, specific campaign
- 武力行使: use of force — legal/diplomatic term for actual armed force
- 戦争: war — a broader, ongoing state of armed conflict
Related Words
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戦争 (war)