noun
Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)
Historical term used in Japanese contexts; the more common modern term is 日中戦争. This term can carry sensitive connotations depending on context.
See also: 日中戦争
日華事変は1937年に勃発した。
The Second Sino-Japanese War broke out in 1937.
歴史の授業で日華事変について学んだ。
We learned about the Second Sino-Japanese War in history class.