軍隊

• Reading: ぐんたい
• Romaji: guntai
• Kanji breakdown: 軍 (gun) — army, military; 隊 (tai) — unit, squad
• Pronunciation: /ɡɯ.n.ta.i/

Meaning

Army; troops; military forces. An organized body of soldiers.

A noun specifically referring to organized military troops or armed forces as a collective body. More concrete than 軍 alone, emphasizing the group of soldiers rather than the institution. Often used in historical contexts discussing wartime Japan or other countries' militaries.

Examples

1. その映画は軍隊の生活を描いている。 That movie depicts life in the military.
2. 軍隊の訓練はとても厳しいと聞いた。 I've heard that military training is extremely tough.
3. 多くの国が軍隊を持っている。 Many countries have a military.

Usage Guide

Context: history, military, international affairs

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Composed of 軍 (army, military) and 隊 (unit, squad). The combination emphasizes an organized, structured body of military personnel as a functioning unit.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal