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郡
On'yomi
グン
GUN
Kun'yomi
こおり
koori
county · district
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of lord and city. Land governed by lord.
Symbolism
County, district, region. Represents local division.
Component Breakdown
郡=
君阝
君 + hill
Words & Expressions
Words written with 郡
郡部ぐんぶcounties
Four-Character Compounds
郡を抜く
ぐんをぬく
To stand out from the group; To be exceptional among many
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 郡 mean in Japanese?
郡 means county, district.
How do you read 郡?
On'yomi: グン (GUN). Kun'yomi: こおり (koori).
How many strokes does 郡 have?
郡 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).
Is 郡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
郡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means county, district. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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