noun
Greater East Asian War; Pacific War
Historical term used in Japan during World War II to refer to the Pacific War (1941–1945). Considered a sensitive term today; the more neutral 太平洋戦争 is preferred in modern contexts.
See also: 太平洋戦争
The term Greater East Asian War was used in Japan during the war.
歴史の授業では、大東亜戦争ではなく太平洋戦争という名称を使う。
In history class, we use the name Pacific War rather than Greater East Asian War.