1. IJN - Noun
2. IJN - Proper noun
IJN
(US, military, nautical) Initialism of Imperial Japanese Navy, the navy of Imperial Japan, predecessor of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, usually in reference to WWII.
IJN (uncountable)
(US, military, nautical) Imperial Japanese Navy ship, informal ship prefix used for a warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy, usually in reference to WWII.
Synonym: HIJMS
Coordinate term: JS
Actions after Midway The Battle of Midway solidly checked Japanese momentum, but the IJN was still a powerful force and capable of regaining the initiative. Source: Internet
Along with the Yamatos, these ships were expected to provide the IJN with an unbeatable battle line to protect its Pacific possessions, along with newly acquired territories in Southeast Asia and China. Source: Internet
IJN top command was so imbued with Admiral Mahan 's "decisive battle" doctrine—especially that of destroying the maximum number of battleships—that, despite these concerns, Yamamoto decided to press ahead. Source: Internet
In response, the IJN deployed two of its own battleships to the Malaya theater, and increased the number of available fighters and bombers. Source: Internet
Dr Aizai Azan also said IJN has been deeply involved with the device development as well as the pre-clinical studies since 2018. Source: Internet
The YDPA was admitted to IJN last week for food poisoning and sports injuries. Source: Internet