Historical term for a regional military garrison established during the Meiji period. Not used for modern military bases.
During the Meiji era, garrisons were established in various regions.
Standard kanji spelling for the Meiji-era garrison.
Compound of 鎮 (ちん, 'to pacify, to guard') and 台 (だい, 'platform, base'). The term was coined in the Meiji era for the new regional military garrisons.