army; land forces
Refers to the branch of a country's military that operates primarily on land, as distinct from the navy or air force. Also appears in historical names such as 日本陸軍.
彼は陸軍に入隊した。
He enlisted in the army.
陸軍は国境付近に部隊を派遣した。
The army sent troops near the border.
He joined the army at eighteen.
The general led the army to defend the border.
My grandfather served in the army when he was young.
army general; general of the army
army hospital; military hospital