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後備役 (こうびえき) — service in the second reserve | Kumi Dictionary

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後備役

後備役

後こう備び役えき

service in the second reserve

Kanji Vocab Military28 strokes

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こうびえき

Noun

1.

service in the second reserve, military reserve force comprised of ex-servicemen

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Kanji that make up this word

のち・うし.ろ・うしろ・あと・おく.れる…(6)

behind・back・later

そな.える・そな.わる・つぶさ.に…(3)

equip・provision・preparation

duty・war・campaign・drafted labor・office…(2)

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