軍国主義
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the ideology or system that prioritizes military power and values in national policy and society.
Militarism tends to glorify war.
That country adopted militaristic policies.
Usage patterns
- 〈国〉が軍国主義に走るfor a country to rush into militarism
The country rushed into militarism amid an economic crisis.
- 軍国主義を推進するto promote militarism
The government at the time was promoting militarism.
- 軍国主義に反対するto oppose militarism
Many intellectuals opposed militarism.