彰義隊

Reading

Kana: しょうぎたい

Romaji: shōgitai

Definition

noun

1

Shogitai (group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji government who fought in the battle of Ueno)

See also: 上野戦争

Kanji

彰

Reading: ショウ

Meanings: patent, clear

義

Reading: ギ

Meanings: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

隊

Reading: タイ

Meanings: regiment, party, company, squad