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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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Meanings

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noun

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').