侵略

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 侵略, read しんりゃく, means encroaching on another country or territory, typically by force, to bring it under control.
• Basic usage: In 隣国への侵略を始めた政権は国際的な批判を受けた。, the regime faces international criticism for invading a neighboring country.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Encroachment and control
  • 侵略 emphasizes forcible encroachment and the pursuit of control rather than simple movement across a boundary. The cultural-artifact example focuses on losses caused by that action.