expression, noun
first Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-93)
Historical term referring to the initial campaign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea. Often contrasted with 慶長の役 (the second invasion, 1597-98).
See also: 文禄慶長の役
文禄の役は1592年に始まった。
The Bunroku Campaign began in 1592.
文禄の役と慶長の役を合わせて文禄慶長の役と呼ぶ。
The Bunroku and Keichō campaigns are collectively called the Bunroku-Keichō War.
Collective term for both invasions; 文禄の役 is specifically the first phase.
Named after the Bunroku era (1592-1596) during which the invasion began. 文禄 is the era name, の is the possessive particle, and 役 means 'campaign' or 'war'.