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軍部 (ぐんぶ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
military authorities ; army circles
Refers to the military establishment as a political or institutional force, especially in prewar and wartime Japan. Often used in historical or political discussions.
Similar words 軍ぐん 軍 is a general term for 'army' or 'military', while 軍部 specifically refers to the military authorities or the military as a political entity.
軍ぐん 閥ばつ 軍閥 means 'military clique' or 'warlord faction', emphasizing a specific group within the military, whereas 軍部 is a broader term for the military establishment.
Etymology Compound of 軍 (gun, 'military') and 部 (bu, 'section' or 'department'), literally 'military department'. The term gained prominence in early 20th-century Japan to refer to the military as a political force.
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The policy was changed under pressure from the military.
