Japanese

ぐんたい
Meaning: army; military forces; troops
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

軍
隊

Example sentences

He belonged to the army when he was young.
夜明けとともに、軍隊は敵の首都に向かって進軍を開始した。
At dawn, the army began its advance toward the enemy capital.
軍隊は山頂に強固な陣地を構築した
The army constructed a strong position on the mountain top.
彼は軍隊で歩兵として訓練を受けている。
He is being trained as an infantryman in the army.
国は自衛のために軍隊を持つ。
The country has an army for self-defense.
国境付近では、軍隊の増員により緊張状態が続いている。
At the border, a state of tension continues due to the increase in troops.
政府は騒擾を鎮めるために軍隊を動員した
The government mobilized the military to quell the disturbance.
軍隊は反乱を抑えることに成功した。
The army succeeded in suppressing the rebellion.
軍隊の条令を読んで、罰則の内容を確かめた。
After reading the army regulations, I checked the details of the penalties.
彼は事務職を辞め、燕頷投筆の思いで軍隊に志願した。
He quit his desk job and volunteered for the army with a firm resolution.

Usage Notes

Refers to an organized military force of a country.

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