Translation guide
GHQ refers to the General Headquarters of the Allied Powers, which occupied Japan after World War II. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as GHQ (ジーエイチキュー) or by the full Japanese name.
Referring to the Allied occupation government in Japan after WWII.
The most common way to refer to the occupation authority in Japanese, using the English abbreviation.
The constitution was revised under GHQ's directive.
A slightly shorter Japanese name for GHQ, often used in formal contexts.
The General Headquarters of the Allied Powers governed Japan indirectly.
The full official Japanese name, used in very formal or academic writing.
The Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers was established in 1945.
GHQ is almost exclusively used in historical contexts related to post-WWII Japan. In modern military contexts, 'GHQ' might be understood but is not the standard term.