noun
Murasame-class destroyer
Refers to a class of destroyers operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
むらさめ型護衛艦は、海上自衛隊の汎用護衛艦です。
The Murasame-class destroyer is a general-purpose destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
The name comes from the Japanese word 村雨 (むらさめ), meaning 'passing shower', a traditional poetic term. The exact naming convention follows JMSDF practice for destroyers.