Kanji
N1 10 strokes Grade 8 freq #828

camp, battle array, ranks, position, sudden

On'yomi (音読み)

Radical (部首)

mound oka

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party)
press corps
resignation; stepping down
battle formation
one's first campaign; one's first battle
going into battle; departure for the front
encampment; position
head of an army
in camp; at the front
battle formation; battle array

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

to encamp; to take up positions
children's game in which the aim is to occupy the other's home base

Example sentences

The world is split into two camps.

Speaking with reporters in Montreal, Canada, Walesa says the change of leadership in East Germany came about because the old guard leaders missed the train of history.

The spokesman explained the contents of the treaty to the press.

The position held by the enemy is so important they will fight to the bitter end to hold it.