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群馬 (ぐんま, gunma) Japanese meaning: Gunma | Kotomora

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Meanings

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Gunma; Gunma Prefecture

A landlocked prefecture in the Kantō region of Japan, known for hot springs and mountains.

群ぐん馬ま県けんは温おん泉せんで有ゆう名めいです。
Gunma Prefecture is famous for its hot springs.

Kanji

群flock, group, crowd
馬horse

Written forms

群ぐん馬まUsage97%
Standard kanji spelling for the prefecture name.
ぐんまUsage3%

Etymology

The name 群馬 (Gunma) is of uncertain origin. One theory suggests it derives from an ancient place name meaning 'group of horses'.