日本にほん航こう空くう自じ衛えい隊たい

Similar words

• 自じ衛えい隊たい

  General term for Japan's Self-Defense Forces; 日本航空自衛隊 specifically refers to the air branch.

• 航こう空くう自じ衛えい隊たい

  Shorter form often used when the context is clear; 日本航空自衛隊 is the full official name.

Etymology

Compound of 日本 (Japan), 航空 (aviation), and 自衛隊 (Self-Defense Force). The name follows the pattern of Japan's post-war defense organizations.