Meaning

Primary

Crowd

Alternative

Multitude

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A flock that has gathered is a crowd and multitude. Because, well, lots of things gathering.

Reading

ぐんしゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

小さな男の子がジャスティン・ビーバーの物真似をし出したので、群集は大笑いをしました。

The crowd broke out in laughter when the little boy started imitating Justin Bieber.

Kanji Composition