(Imperial) Japanese Army
Historical term referring to the army of the Empire of Japan (pre-1945). Often used in contrast with 日本海軍 (Imperial Japanese Navy).
See also: 大日本帝国陸軍
The Imperial Japanese Army played an important role in World War II.
His grandfather was an officer in the Imperial Japanese Army.
Formal full name of the Imperial Japanese Army; 日本陸軍 is the more common abbreviated form.
Imperial Japanese Navy; the naval counterpart to 日本陸軍.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 陸軍 (army). The term specifically denotes the army of the Empire of Japan, distinct from the modern 自衛隊 (Self-Defense Forces).