討伐 とうばつ Meanings Noun, する verb, Transitive subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing Kanji 討 debate. Read as トウ. 伐 cut down. Read as バツ. Words containing 討伐 討伐軍 (とうばつぐん) punitive force Word lists Core 5000 Written Encyclopedia Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists