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[よ(予)·び(備)·ぐん(軍)]
yobigun
noun

Root Words:

[よ(予)·び(備) + ぐん(軍)]
yobi + gun

English Meaning(s) for 予備軍

noun
  1. reserves (esp. troops); reserve army
  2. potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees
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Definition and Synonyms for 予備軍

Military Reserve armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
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Meanings for each kanji in 予備軍

» beforehand; previous; myself; I
» equip; provision; preparation
» army; force; troops; war; battle

Categories 予備軍 is a member of

Armed Services the military forces of a nation
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Sample Sentences for 予備軍

After all, even salesmen are desperate to avoid being targeted for downsizing.
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