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