JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
郡 — county
- Reading
- グン・こおり
- Meaning
- county; district
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
郡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is グン・こおり and it means county; district. 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.
郡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 郡 (country).
Japanese words containing 郡
Frequently asked questions
What does 郡 mean in Japanese?
郡 means county; district in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 郡 read?
郡 is read グン・こおり. Reading it inside real words — 郡 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 郡 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 郡 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 郡 in a word?
A common word containing 郡 is 郡 (ぐん) — "country". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 郡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 郡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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