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On'yomi
グン
GUN
Kun'yomi
いくさ
ikusa

army · force · troops · war · battle

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#189
Radicalcar(7)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

cover + car

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of vehicle and cover. Covered vehicle.

Symbolism

Army, military, war. Represents fighting organization.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Era of war

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

千軍万馬

せんぐんばんば

(having experienced) many battles; (having experienced) many battles

孤軍奮闘

こぐんふんとう

fighting alone; fighting alone

懸軍万里

けんぐんばんり

military expedition deep into enemy territory; military expedition deep into enemy territory

Proverbs & Idioms

軍略は機を見るにあり

ぐんりゃくはきをみるにあり

Strategy lies in reading the moment

Success depends on seizing the right opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 軍 mean in Japanese?

軍 means army, force, troops, war, battle.

How do you read 軍?

On'yomi: グン (GUN). Kun'yomi: いくさ (ikusa).

How many strokes does 軍 have?

軍 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 車 (car).

Is 軍 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 軍 (army, force, troops, war, battle) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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