Translation guide
A military base is a facility directly owned and operated by the military. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is 基地 (kichi). Depending on the branch, specific terms like 駐屯地 (chūtonchi) for army bases or 基地 (kichi) for air/naval bases are used. For U.S. bases in Japan, 米軍基地 (beigun kichi) is standard.
A facility owned and operated by a military force for operations, training, or logistics.
The most common and general term for any military base, including air, naval, or army bases. Used in news and everyday conversation.
Many soldiers are stationed at that base.
A new base was constructed.
Explicitly means 'military base'. Slightly more formal or technical, often used in geopolitical contexts.
That country has military bases overseas.
Specifically a base used by the United States military within Japan.
The standard term for U.S. military bases in Japan. Often used in news and discussions about the U.S.-Japan alliance.
There are many U.S. military bases in Okinawa.
A base specifically for ground forces (army).
Refers to a garrison or army base where troops are stationed. Used for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) bases.
I visited a Self-Defense Force garrison.
A base for military aircraft operations.
A base for naval vessels and operations.
Standard term for a naval base. Used for both Japanese and foreign navies.
Yokosuka is an important naval base.
基地 (kichi) is the general term for any military base. 駐屯地 (chūtonchi) specifically refers to army/garrison bases, while 航空基地 (kōkū kichi) is for air bases. For naval bases, 海軍基地 (kaigun kichi) is used. When referring to U.S. bases in Japan, always use 米軍基地 (beigun kichi).
Yokota Air Base is in Tokyo.