JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
軍 — army
- Reading
- グン・いくさ
- Meaning
- army; force; troops; war; battle
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
軍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is グン・いくさ and it means army; force; troops; war; battle. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
軍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 軍 (war), 軍 (army) and 軍事 (military affairs).
Japanese words containing 軍
Frequently asked questions
What does 軍 mean in Japanese?
軍 means army; force; troops; war; battle in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 軍 read?
軍 is read グン・いくさ. Reading it inside real words — 軍 and 軍 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 軍 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 軍 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 軍 in a word?
A common word containing 軍 is 軍 (いくさ) — "war". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 軍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 軍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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