Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sino-Japanese War" in Korean
“Sino-Japanese War” in Korean is 청일전쟁 (pronounced "cheongjil jeonjaeng").
청일전쟁
cheongjil jeonjaeng
Usage & Context
The First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) was fought largely on Korean territory. Japan victory over China established its dominance in Korea. The war was a turning point that led to increased Japanese control over Korea.
Example Sentence
청일전쟁 이후 한국에 대한 일본의 영향력이 커졌어요.
Japanese influence over Korea increased after the Sino-Japanese War.
How to use 청일전쟁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sino-Japanese War” is 청일전쟁, romanized as cheongjil jeonjaeng.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 청 (cheong), sounds like 'chung' in 'chungus' but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel. 일 (il) is pronounced like the English word 'ill'. 전 (jeon) is like 'jun' in 'junior' but with a softer 'j' sound. 쟁 (jaeng) rhymes with 'jang' in 'jangly'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing historical events in a documentary.
청일전쟁은 동아시아 역사에 큰 영향을 미쳤습니다.
The Sino-Japanese War had a significant impact on East Asian history.
A student talking about their school lesson.
역사 수업 시간에 청일전쟁에 대해 배웠어요.
I learned about the Sino-Japanese War in history class.
A tour guide explaining a historical site.
이 지역은 청일전쟁 당시 격전지 중 하나였습니다.
This area was one of the fierce battlegrounds during the Sino-Japanese War.
Cultural Context
The Sino-Japanese War (청일전쟁) is a pivotal event in modern Korean history, often taught in schools as the beginning of Japan's increasing influence and eventual colonization of Korea. While not directly featured in K-dramas, its aftermath and the subsequent Japanese colonial period are frequent themes, especially in historical dramas like "Mr. Sunshine" or "Bridal Mask," which depict the struggles for independence. Understanding this war is key to grasping the complex historical relationship between Korea, China, and Japan.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
청일전쟁 발발
The outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War
청일전쟁의 결과
The outcome of the Sino-Japanese War
청일전쟁과 조선
The Sino-Japanese War and Joseon
Related Expressions
러일전쟁
reo-il jeonjaeng
Russo-Japanese War
임진왜란
imjin waeran
Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)
갑오개혁
gabo gaehyeok
Gabo Reform (triggered by the war)
동학농민운동
donghak nongmin undong
Donghak Peasant Revolution (also related to the war's outbreak)
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