JLPT · Level 130
15 words
Japanese word
軍服
Pronunciation
Romajigunpuku
Meaning
- nounmilitary uniform
Example
兵士は軍服を着ています。hei shi wa gun puku o ki te i ma su
The soldier is wearing a military uniform.
More examples
式典に参加する兵士たちは、きちんと軍服を整えています。shiki ten ni san ka su ru hei shi ta chi wa ki chi n to gun puku o totono e te i ma su
The soldiers taking part in the ceremony are making sure their military uniforms are neat.
Core concept
Presents clothing as a visible sign of membership in the armed forces.
Common phrases
軍服を着るgun puku o ki ru
wear a military uniform
軍服を脱ぐgun puku o nu gu
take off a military uniform
軍服に着替えるgun puku ni ki ga e ru
change into a military uniform
Similar words
制服seifuku: Clothing that identifies members of a school, workplace, or other organization.
Definition in Japanese
軍人が職務や所属を示すために着る制服。gun jin ga shoku mu ya sho zoku o shime su ta me ni ki ru sei fuku
Word origin
軍服 (gunpuku) combines 軍 (gun, "military") and 服 (fuku, "clothing"), forming a compound for clothing worn by military personnel.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 軍服 (gunpuku) is more specific than 制服 (seifuku), which can refer to uniforms for schools, workplaces, and other groups.