Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Group, herd

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Kanji Story

Imagine a group of animals gathered together in a herd. They move together, displaying the unity and strength of a group.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '群' is commonly covered in JLPT study materials, especially at the N2 level. It is important to understand its meaning and reading for vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 鳥が群れを作って飛んでいる。

  Birds are flying in flocks.

  とりがむれをつくってとんでいる。

  tori ga mure o tsukutte tonde iru.

  Pronunciation

• 大勢の人が群がっている。

  A large number of people are gathering.

  おおぜいのひとがむらがっている。

  oozei no hito ga muragatte iru.

  Pronunciation

• 群れ心地のいい仲間たちと過ごす。

  Spending time with a comfortable group of friends.

  むれごこちのいいなかまたちとすごす。

  muregokochi no ii nakamatachi to sugosu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '群' is commonly used to refer to groups or herds of living beings.
• It is important to remember the reading 'グン' when encountering words related to groups or gatherings.
• Understanding the concept of grouping or gathering is essential for reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names