征討

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 征討(せいとう) refers to sending military forces against an enemy or rebellious group.
• Basic usage: It is a noun used for such campaigns in historical accounts or old documents.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Whether it succeeds
  • 征討に向かう means setting out on the campaign. It does not by itself mean that the opponent has already been defeated or conquered.