Translation guide
Military weapons, ammunition, and related equipment. In Japanese, the translation depends on whether you mean artillery, ammunition, or military supplies in general.
Large-caliber mounted weapons like cannons, howitzers, and mortars.
Projectiles, shells, bombs, and explosive materials.
Standard term for ammunition; covers bullets, shells, and other projectiles.
The branch of the military responsible for weapons and ammunition supply.
Broad term for weapons and military equipment; often used in organizational names.
English learners sometimes confuse 'ordnance' (military weapons) with 'ordinance' (a law or regulation). In Japanese, 'ordinance' is 条例 (じょうれい) or 法令 (ほうれい).
The enemy's artillery fire is intense.
Common word for cannon or artillery; slightly more colloquial than 火砲.
Cannons are installed at the castle.
The ammunition depot exploded.
Specifically artillery shells.
We heard the sound of shells flying in.
Maintenance is performed at the ordnance depot.
Compound meaning 'weapons and ammunition'; used in logistics contexts.
The supply of weapons and ammunition is delayed.