後こう陣じん

noun

rear guard; reserve troops

Military term for troops positioned at the rear, either as a guard or as a reserve force. Used in historical or strategic contexts.

• 後こう陣じんを固かためて敵てきの追つい撃げきに備そなえた。

  They strengthened the rear guard to prepare for the enemy's pursuit.

• 後こう陣じんの部ぶ隊たいはまだ戦せん闘とうに参さん加かしていない。

  The reserve troops have not yet joined the battle.