Korean word

군사

Pronunciation

Romanizationkunsa

Meaning

  • nounmilitary

Example

그는 군사 훈련을 받았다.keu neun kun sa hul lyeo neul pa dat tta

He received military training.

Illustration for 군사 (military)

More examples

군사 병력이 이동하고 있다.kun sa pyeong nyeo gi i dong ha go it tta

Military personnel are moving.

Core concept

The organized armed forces and the activities, training, and knowledge connected with them.

Common phrases

  • 군사 훈련kun sa hul lyeon

    military training

  • 군사 기지kun sa ki ji

    military base

  • 군사 병력kun sa pyeong nyeok

    military personnel

Similar words

군인kunin: A person who serves in the armed forces or works in a military role.
병사pyeongsa: A soldier who serves in the field and takes part in fighting.
군대kundae: A nation's organized armed forces, including its soldiers and military units.
국방kukppang: National defense is the system, policy, and preparation used to protect a country.

Definition in Korean

군사 군대의 조직과 운용 작전 훈련 등 군대와 관련된 일이나 그에 관한 지식을 이르는 말kun sa kun dae ui cho jik kkwa u nyong chak jjeon hul lyeon teung kun dae wa kwal lyeon doen i ri na keu e kwan han chi si geul i reu neun mal

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts mean army or military force and matters or affairs, giving the sense of military affairs.

Usage tips

  • When a passage discusses military policy, organization, or training as a field of activity, this is a useful word to recognize.

Other meanings

  • soldiernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 군사력kunsaryeokmilitary strengthnoun
  • 군사적kunsajeokmilitaryadjective
  • 군사시설kunsasiseolmilitary installationnoun

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