Translation guide
A weapon designed to shoot at aircraft from the ground. In Japanese, the most common term is 高射砲 (こうしゃほう), but 対空砲 (たいくうほう) is also used. For modern contexts, 対空火器 (たいくうかき) or 対空兵器 (たいくうへいき) may appear.
The standard word for a cannon or large gun used against aircraft.
The most common and traditional term for an anti-aircraft gun. Used in military contexts.
The anti-aircraft gun shot down the enemy plane.
Literally 'anti-air cannon'. Also common, especially in modern or technical descriptions.
Firing practice for anti-aircraft guns was conducted.
When referring to anti-aircraft weapons in general, including machine guns or missiles.
For older or specific anti-aircraft guns, such as those used in WWII.
A term used primarily for naval anti-aircraft guns, especially in the Imperial Japanese Navy. High-angle gun.
The battleship Yamato was equipped with many high-angle guns.
Both mean anti-aircraft gun. 高射砲 is the traditional term, while 対空砲 is a more literal translation of 'anti-aircraft gun' and is common in modern contexts. They are largely interchangeable.
The deployment of anti-aircraft weapons was hastened.