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近衛師団 (このえしだん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

近この衛え師し団だん

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の

え

し

だ

ん

Meanings

1

Imperial Guard Division

historical term

Historical term for the division responsible for protecting the Emperor of Japan before 1945.

近この衛え師し団だんは皇こう居きょの警けい護ごにあたって

い

た

。

The Imperial Guard Division was responsible for guarding the Imperial Palace.

Kanji

近near, early, akin
衛defense, protection
師expert, teacher, master
団group, association

Etymology

Compound of 近衛 (このえ, 'imperial guard') and 師団 (しだん, 'division').