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On'yomi
グン
GUN
Kun'yomi
む.れる・む.れ・むら・むら.がる
mureru / mure / mura / muragaru

flock · group · crowd · herd · swarm · cluster

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1012
Radicalsheep(6)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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君 + sheep

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of lord and sheep. Flock following lord.

Symbolism

Crowd, flock, group. Represents gathering.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Era of war

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

群雄割拠

ぐんゆうかっきょ

rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field; rivalry of local warlords

Proverbs & Idioms

群衆は大海のごとし

ぐんしゅうはたいかいのごとし

A crowd is like the ocean

Large groups are unpredictable like the sea

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 群 mean in Japanese?

群 means flock, group, crowd, herd, swarm, cluster.

How do you read 群?

On'yomi: グン (GUN). Kun'yomi: む.れる、む.れ、むら、むら.がる (mureru, mure, mura, muragaru).

How many strokes does 群 have?

群 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 羊 (sheep).

Is 群 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 群 (flock, group, crowd, herd, swarm, cluster) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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