Korean

왜군
Meaning: Japanese army; Japanese invaders
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

倭
軍

Example sentences

Admiral Yi Sun-sin led with the Turtle Ships and defeated the Japanese forces.
이순신 장군은 거북선을 만들어 왜군을 물리쳤다.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin built the turtle ship and defeated the Japanese forces.
거북선은 임진왜란 때 왜군을 무찌르는 데 사용되었다.
The Turtle Ship was used to defeat the Japanese invaders during the Imjin War.

Usage Notes

A historical term, often used pejoratively or in a historical context, to refer to the Japanese military, especially during invasions like the Imjin War.

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