軍服(ぐんぷく)

ぐんぷく
noun
military uniform
clothing
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)を着(き)た兵士(へいし)たち。
Soldiers wearing military uniforms.
博物館(はくぶつかん)に昔(むかし)の軍服(ぐんぷく)が展示(てんじ)されていた。
Old military uniforms were on display at the museum.
軍服(ぐんぷく)のデザインは国(くに)や時代(じだい)によって大(おお)きく異(こと)なる。
Military uniform designs vary greatly depending on the country and era.

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

Common collocations

  • 軍服(ぐんぷく)を着(き)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)の軍服(ぐんぷく): uniforms of the former Japanese military

Related words

  • 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

Related Words

Related: 制服(せいふく) (uniform)
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