Definition of 彰義隊 (しょうぎたい)

しょうぎたい

彰義隊

しょうぎたい

shougitai

noun
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Shogitai (group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji government who fought in the battle of Ueno)
See also:上野戦争
Related Kanji
彰 patent, clear
義 righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
隊 regiment, party, company, squad