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On'yomi
グン
GUN
Kun'yomi
こおり
koori

county · district

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#965
Radicalcity(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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君 + hill

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of lord and city. Land governed by lord.

Symbolism

County, district, region. Represents local division.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

郡を抜く

ぐんをぬく

To stand out from the group; To be exceptional among many

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 郡 mean in Japanese?

郡 means county, district.

How do you read 郡?

On'yomi: グン (GUN). Kun'yomi: こおり (koori).

How many strokes does 郡 have?

郡 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 邑 (city).

Is 郡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 郡 (county, district) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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