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朝鮮戦争
chōsen sensō
Korean War
朝鮮戦争は1950年から1953年まで続いた。
The Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953.
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A war fought between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United Nations with the United States as the principal force) from 1950 to 1953.
朝鮮戦争は朝鮮半島の分断を固定化した。
The Korean War solidified the division of the Korean Peninsula.
The war began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. It ended with an armistice on July 27, 1953, but no formal peace treaty was ever signed.
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Historical Context
The Korean War is often referred to as the 'Forgotten War' in the West, but it is a significant historical event in East Asia.
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Terminology
In Japanese, '朝鮮戦争' is the most commonly used term for the Korean War. Avoid using '朝鮮紛争' as it may imply a less intense conflict.
Word Origin
The term '朝鮮戦争' (Chōsen Sensō) is composed of '朝鮮' (Chōsen, Korea) and '戦争' (Sensō, war). It directly translates to 'Korean War' in English.
Usage Notes
In Japanese, '朝鮮戦争' is the standard term for the Korean War. It is used in both historical and political contexts.
Word Breakdown
朝鮮
Korea
root戦争
war
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