tank; armored fighting vehicle
Modern military vehicle with tracks and heavy armor. The most common meaning in contemporary Japanese.
Tanks were deployed in the city.
chariot
Ancient two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare or racing. Historical sense; not used for modern vehicles.
See also: チャリオット
Chariots in ancient Egypt were used in battle.
The soldiers rode in tanks toward the front line.
The king drove his chariot across the battlefield.
He received training to operate a tank.
The tank unit advanced toward the enemy position.
tank commander
tank corps