Meaning

Primary

Army

Alternatives

Troops, Force

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ぐん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 全軍

    the whole army

    両軍

    both armies

    一軍

    one army

Context Sentences

彼は軍に入ることを決心した。

He decided to join the military.

その国は軍を強化しているようだ。

That country seems to be strengthening its military.

どう、軍の生活は?トレーニングはやっぱり大変?

How's life in the military? Is training hard?

Kanji Composition