海軍
Meanings
1
navy; naval force
Refers to a nation's military sea force. Often used in historical contexts (e.g., 日本海軍) or modern naval forces.
He enlisted in the navy.
I study the history of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が海軍に入るto join the navy
My older brother joined the navy after graduating high school.
- 海軍に所属するto belong to (be enlisted in) the navy
He currently belongs to the navy.
- 海軍を指揮するto command the navy
That general commanded the navy.