(ぐんぷく)

ぐんぷく
noun
military uniform
1. military uniform
The official clothing worn by members of armed forces, including the various types of dress and combat uniforms.
軍服(ぐんぷく)()兵士(へいし)たち。
Soldiers wearing military uniforms.
博物館(はくぶつかん)(むかし)軍服(ぐんぷく)展示(てんじ)されていた。
Old military uniforms were on display at the museum.
軍服(ぐんぷく)のデザインは(くに)時代(じだい)によって(おお)きく(こと)なる。
Military uniform designs vary greatly depending on the country and era.

A compound of (ぐん) (military) and (ふく) (clothing). Used in historical, military, and fashion contexts. Note the rendaku: (ふく) becomes (ぷく) after (ぐん).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 軍服(ぐんぷく)()る: to wear a military uniform
  • 軍服(ぐんぷく)姿(すがた): figure in military uniform
  • 旧日本軍(きゅうにほんぐん)軍服(ぐんぷく): uniforms of the former Japanese military

RELATED TERMS:

  • 制服(せいふく): uniform — the general term for any uniform (school, company, etc.)
  • 迷彩服(めいさいふく): camouflage uniform — specifically patterned for concealment
  • 戦闘服(せんとうふく): combat uniform, battle dress — for field operations