noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
eastern expedition; military campaign to the east
Historical term for a military expedition or campaign directed eastward, often used in classical or historical contexts. Can also be used as a suru-verb.
See also: 東征
古代日本では、征東将軍が東方の遠征を指揮した。
In ancient Japan, the Seitō Shōgun commanded expeditions to the east.
この史料には、征東の記録が詳しく残されている。
Detailed records of the eastern campaign remain in this historical document.