noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
Used for military conquest or subduing enemies, often in historical or formal contexts.
古代ローマは多くの国を征伐した。
Ancient Rome conquered many countries.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
Implies a military action to punish or suppress, often against rebels or criminals. Slightly more specific than sense 1.
幕府は反乱軍を征伐するために兵を送った。
The shogunate sent troops to chastise the rebel forces.