陣笠
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が
さ
Meanings
1
ancient soldier's hat; jingasa
A type of conical hat worn by common foot soldiers in feudal Japan, often made of lacquered leather or iron.
I saw a jingasa at the museum.
2
common soldier; rank-and-file soldier
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 陣笠連. Refers to an ordinary foot soldier, as opposed to an officer. Historical usage.
See also: 陣笠連
He was nothing more than a common soldier.
3
rank and file; ordinary members
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 陣笠連. Used figuratively for the ordinary members of a political party or organization, as opposed to the leadership.
See also: 陣笠連
The rank-and-file members of the party just follow the policy.