(Imperial) Japanese Navy
Historical term referring to the navy of the Empire of Japan (大日本帝国海軍). Used in historical contexts.
See also: 大日本帝国海軍
The Japanese Navy carried out the attack on Pearl Harbor.
He is researching the history of the Japanese Navy.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 海軍 (navy). The term specifically denotes the navy of the Empire of Japan, existing from 1868 to 1945.