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ぐん gun Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Army

    Reading

    kunyomiいくさ

    ikusa

    onyomiぐん

    gun

    Parts

    Crown Car

    Example Word

    軍: army. The Japanese noun '軍 (ぐん)' refers to an 'army' or 'military force'. It is commonly used to describe organized groups of soldiers or armed forces, often in the context of warfare or national defense. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe large groups or forces in non-military contexts. For example: The army is strong「その軍は強い」(そのぐんはつよい). He joined the army「彼は軍に入った」(かれはぐんにはいった). In historical or literary contexts, it may also refer to specific military units or factions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    328

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Flock

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mu

    むら

    mura

    onyomiぐん

    gun

    Parts

    Ruler, You Sheep

    Example Word

    群れ: group. The Japanese noun '群れ (むれ)' refers to a 'group' or 'flock' of living beings, typically animals or people, gathered together. It is often used to describe a natural gathering, such as a flock of birds or a herd of animals. For example: a flock of birds「鳥の群れ」(とりのむれ). A group of children playing「遊んでいる子供たちの群れ」(あそんでいるこどもたちのむれ). The word emphasizes the collective nature of the gathering, often implying movement or activity as a unit.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    790

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    County, District

    Reading

    kunyomiこおり

    koori

    onyomiぐん

    gun

    Parts

    Ruler, You Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    郡: county. The Japanese noun '郡 (ぐん)' refers to a 'county', which is an administrative division in Japan, smaller than a prefecture but larger than a city, town, or village. This term is used in geographical and administrative contexts to denote a specific area within a prefecture. For example: This county is known for its beautiful landscapes「この郡は美しい景色で知られています」(このぐんはうつくしいけしきでしられています). The county office is located in the center of the town「郡役所は町の中心にあります」(ぐんやくしょはまちのちゅうしんにあります). It's important to note that '郡' is a formal term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more specific terms like '市 (し)' (city) or '町 (まち)' (town).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1222

    Handwriting