Meaning

Primary

Stationed

Alternative

Occupancy

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Resident soldiers live in barracks when they've been stationed in another country. They have to serve their occupancy for a certain amount of time before they get to go back home.

Reading

ちゅうとん
  • 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

あそこには米軍が駐屯しているんだよ。

US armed forces are stationed over there.

Kanji Composition