軍部
Meanings
1
military authorities; army circles
Refers to the military establishment as a political or institutional force, especially in prewar and wartime Japan. Often used in historical or political discussions.
At that time, the military authorities had strong influence over the government.
The policy was changed under pressure from the military.
Usage patterns
- 軍部が台頭するfor the military authorities to rise to power
In the early Showa era, the military authorities rapidly rose to political power.
- 軍部の圧力pressure exerted by the military authorities
The government caved to pressure from the military authorities and changed its policy.