Meaning
Army / Military / Troops — This kanji refers to organized armed forces or groups of soldiers.
- 軍 — army / troops
- 軍隊 — military forces
- 軍人 — soldier
- 海軍 — navy
- 空軍 — air force
- 将軍 — shogun / general
- 軍事 — military affairs
軍 combines elements meaning "vehicle" (車) and "wrap/enclose" (冖, simplified from 包). It conveys the image of organizing troops and surrounding an area—like an army encamped. Historically, it represents armed groups arranged for battle.
彼は 軍人として 働いています。
He works as a soldier.
海軍に 入りました。
He joined the navy.
将軍は 強い指導力を持っていた。
The shogun had strong leadership.
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