Korean

군대
Meaning: army, military
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

軍
隊

Example sentences

My younger brother is going to the army next year.
군대의 진행은 멋졌다.
The military formation was grand.
이 군대는 규율이 매우 엄격하기로 유명하다.
This army is famous for its very strict discipline.
대통령은 군대의 통수권을 가지고 있다.
The President holds the right of command over the military.
적군은 결국 우리 군대에 항복했다.
The enemy forces finally surrendered to our army.
오백은 옛날 군대의 우두머리였다.
O-baek was the leader of the army in the past.
그는 어젯밤 군대에서 불침번을 섰다.
He stood night watch in the army last night.
군대의 행진 때 대취타 연주가 울려 퍼졌다.
Daechwita music resonated during the military march.

Usage Notes

Refers to the armed forces of a country. In South Korea, it's often associated with mandatory military service for men.

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