Imperial Japanese Navy (1872-1945)
Historical term for the navy of the Empire of Japan from its founding until its dissolution after World War II.
The Imperial Japanese Navy carried out the attack on Pearl Harbor.
My grandfather was a serviceman in the Imperial Japanese Navy.
The modern Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, established in 1954, which succeeded the Imperial Japanese Navy after its dissolution.
Standard modern spelling.
Historical kyūjitai spelling; encountered in pre-1945 documents.
Compound of 大日本帝国 (Empire of Japan) and 海軍 (navy). The term was used officially from the Meiji period until 1945.