鎮ちん台だい

noun

garrison (Meiji era)

Historical term for a regional military garrison established during the Meiji period. Not used for modern military bases.

• 明めい治じ時じ代だい、各かく地ちに鎮ちん台だいが置おかれた。

  During the Meiji era, garrisons were established in various regions.