noun
First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895)
Historical term, sometimes used colloquially. The more common modern term is 日清戦争 (にっしんせんそう).
日清戦役は1894年に始まった。
The First Sino-Japanese War began in 1894.
The standard modern term for the First Sino-Japanese War; 日清戦役 is an older, less common variant.
Compound of 日清 (Japan-Qing) and 戦役 (war, campaign).