noun
naval district; naval station
Historical term for an administrative and operational district of the Imperial Japanese Navy, including its headquarters and facilities.
横須賀鎮守府は明治時代に設置された。
The Yokosuka Naval District was established in the Meiji period.
鎮守府の司令長官が艦隊を指
noun
military base (for suppressing Emishi)
Historical term for a military base in ancient Japan, specifically established to subdue the Emishi people in the northeastern regions.
See also: 蝦夷
古代の鎮守府は蝦夷征討の拠点だった。
The ancient military base was a stronghold for the subjugation of the Emishi.
The commander-in-chief of the naval district directed the fleet.