noun
(Imperial) Japanese Army
Historical term referring to the army of the Empire of Japan (pre-1945). Often used in contrast with 日本海軍 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
See also: 大日本帝国陸軍
日本陸軍は第二次世界大戦で重要な役割を果たした。
The Imperial Japanese Army played an important role in World War II.
彼の祖父は日本陸軍の将校だった。
His grandfather was an officer in the Imperial Japanese Army.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 陸軍 (army). The term specifically denotes the army of the Empire of Japan, distinct from the modern 自衛隊 (Self-Defense Forces).