noun
Refers to a nation's military forces as a whole, or a specific branch like an army. Often used in compounds such as 陸軍 (army), 海軍 (navy), 空軍 (air force).
See also: 軍隊
彼は軍に入隊した。
He enlisted in the army.
軍の演習が行われた。
Military exercises were conducted.
noun
military authorities; military leadership
Refers to the military as an institution or its leadership, especially in political or historical contexts. Often seen in phrases like 軍部 (military clique) or 軍の圧力 (military pressure).
See also: 軍部
当時、軍が政治に強い影響力を持っていた。
At that time, the military had strong influence over politics.
noun
Used as a suffix or in compounds to refer to a group of people organized for a common purpose, often with a competitive or collective nuance. Common in words like 女性軍 (women's team), 応援軍 (cheering squad), or 救援軍 (relief team).
See also: 女性軍 (じょせいぐん)
女性軍が先に会場に到着した。
The women's group arrived at the venue first.
彼は救援軍として被災地に向かった。
He headed to the disaster area as part of a relief team.