郷ごう軍ぐん

noun

veteran; ex-soldier; reservist

Refers to a person who has served in the military and is now discharged, or a reservist. Often used in compound terms like 郷軍人 or 郷軍会.

• 彼かれは郷ごう軍ぐんの集あつまりに参さん加かした。

  He attended a gathering of veterans.

• 郷ごう軍ぐん会かい館かんで式しき典てんが行おこなわれた。

  The ceremony was held at the veterans' hall.