national service

Noun

Singapore UK uncountable

(Singapore, UK) Compulsory service in the armed forces; conscription.

Japanese Meaning

徴兵制度（国の義務として軍務に服する制度）

He postponed his university enrollment to complete national service, knowing it was a legal obligation.

彼はそれが法的義務であると分かっていたため、義務的な兵役を終えるために大学進学を延期した。

Sense（1）

(Singapore, UK) Compulsory service in the armed forces; conscription.

The boys in between 18 and 20 are doing national service.