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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of vehicle and cover. Covered vehicle.
Symbolism
Army, military, war. Represents fighting organization.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
cover + car
Words & Expressions
Words written with 軍
Four-Character Compounds
千軍万馬
せんぐんばんば
(having experienced) many battles
孤軍奮闘
こぐんふんとう
fighting alone
懸軍万里
けんぐんばんり
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
Anime & Manga
魔王軍最強の魔術師は人間だった
The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human
A well-known work with 軍 in its Japanese title.
軍鶏
Shamo
A well-known work with 軍 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
軍 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means army, force, troops, war, battle. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.