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Meanings
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US armed forces; US military
Refers to the United States military as a whole, including all branches. Commonly used in news and formal contexts.
There is a US military base in Okinawa.
The US armed forces have introduced the latest equipment.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に米軍が駐留するto have US forces stationed in a place
Many US forces are still stationed in Okinawa today.
- 米軍が撤退するfor US forces to withdraw
The US military withdrew from that region.