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Kenpeitai in Japanese

Kenpeitai in Japanese is 憲兵隊.

Kenpeitai in Japanese

憲兵隊

proper noun

Pronounced: kenpeitai

(history) The military police of the Imperial Japanese Army that also served as the secret police of Imperial Japan, active from 1881 to 1945.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "Kenpeitai" in Japanese?

"Kenpeitai" in Japanese is 憲兵隊.

How do you pronounce 憲兵隊?

"Kenpeitai" in Japanese is 憲兵隊, pronounced "kenpeitai".

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