noun
navy; naval force
Historical term, especially for Japanese naval forces before the 1850s. In modern contexts, 海軍 is more common.
See also: 海軍
戦国時代、村上水軍は瀬戸内海で活躍した。
During the Warring States period, the Murakami navy was active in the Seto Inland Sea.
水軍の歴史
I visited the museum to learn about the history of naval forces.