noun
Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598); Imjin War
Historical term referring to the two Japanese invasions of Korea led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Used in historical contexts.
壬辰倭乱は文禄・慶長の役とも呼ばれる。
The Japanese invasions of Korea are also called the Bunroku-Keichō campaigns.
Another Japanese term for the same historical event, often used in academic contexts.
From Chinese-derived terms: 壬辰 (the 29th year of the sexagenary cycle, corresponding to 1592) + 倭 (ancient name for Japan) + 乱 (war, rebellion).