枢すう軸じく国こく

noun

Axis powers (WWII)

Historical term referring to the alliance of Germany, Italy, Japan, and others during World War II. Often contrasted with 連合国 (Allied powers).

See also: 連合国

• 枢すう軸じく国こくは1940年ねんに日にち独どく伊い三さん国ごく同どう盟めいを結むすんだ。

  The Axis powers formed the Tripartite Pact in 1940.

• 第だい二に次じ世せ界かい大たい戦せんでは、枢すう軸じく国こくと連れん合ごう国こくが戦たたかった。

  In World War II, the Axis powers fought against the Allied powers.