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軍
軍 (readings: ぐん; Japanese kanji) means “army / military”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 軍隊 (army / troops).
What does 軍 mean?
| Kanji | 軍 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | army / military |
| Readings | ぐん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 軍
軍 is read ぐん depending on the word.
Example words with 軍
| Example | 軍隊 (army / troops) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14