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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
under occupation; during the occupation
Refers to a state or period of being under military occupation, often used in historical contexts such as post-WWII Japan.
Many reforms were carried out in Japan under the occupation.
That region was under occupation for many years.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が占領下に置かれるfor a place to be placed under occupation
The city was placed under occupation for several years.
- 占領下にあるto be under occupation
For a while after the war, Japan was under occupation.
- 占領下で〈事〉under occupation, (something happens)
Under the occupation, many people were forced into a difficult life.