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鎮守府 【ちんじゅふ】

  1. [n] naval district (of the Imperial Japanese Navy); naval station
  2. [n] military base (for suppressing Emishi; in ancient Japan)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
鎮 Tranquilize, Ancient Peace-preservation Centers チン しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ
守 Guard, Protect, Defend, Obey シュ, ス まも.る, まも.り, もり, -もり, かみ
府 Borough, Urban Prefecture, Govt Office, Representative Body, Storehouse フ