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.
GHQの指令で憲法が改正された。
The constitution was revised under GHQ's directive.
A slightly shorter Japanese name for GHQ, often used in formal contexts.
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.
連合国軍総司令部は日本を間接統治した。
The General Headquarters of the Allied Powers governed Japan indirectly.
The full official Japanese name, used in very formal or academic writing.
連合国軍最高司令官総司令部は1945年に設置された。
The Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers was established in 1945.