This is the 6914th most frequent Korean word.
자위대
"자위대" (Jawi-dae) refers to the "Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF)."
In this sentence, "자위대" refers specifically to the Japanese military forces organized for self-defense after World War II.
자위대는 일본의 군사 조직입니다.
The Self-Defense Forces is Japan's military organization.
Here, "자위대" represents the military entity as a subject of study related to national defense.
국방에 관심이 많아서 자위대에 대해 공부했어요.
I studied about the Self-Defense Forces because I am very interested in national defense.
In this sentence, "자위대" represents the concept of Japan's defense organization as a point of inquiry about its functions or role.