賊ぞく軍ぐん

noun

rebel army; insurgent forces

Refers to an army or military force considered illegitimate or rebellious, often contrasted with 官軍 (government/imperial forces). Commonly appears in historical or political contexts.

See also: 勝てば官軍、負ければ賊軍 · 官軍

• 勝かてば官かん軍ぐん、負まければ賊ぞく軍ぐんという言こと葉ばがある。

  There is a saying: 'If you win, you're the imperial army; if you lose, you're the rebel army.'

• 歴れき史し書しょでは、彼かれらは賊ぞく軍ぐんとして描えがかれている。

  In history books, they are portrayed as a rebel army.