空くう砲ほう

noun

blank ammunition; blank cartridge; firing a blank

Refers to ammunition that produces noise and flash but no projectile, or a gun loaded with such ammunition. Often used in military, police, and ceremonial contexts. Compare 空包 (くうほう), which specifically means blank cartridge.

See also: 空包

• 訓くん練れんでは空くう砲ほうを使し用ようする。

  We use blank ammunition in training.

• 式しき典てんで空くう砲ほうが鳴ならされた。

  Blanks were fired at the ceremony.