group

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 群 has 13 strokes and denotes a group, flock, or herd.
• Basic usage: 群れ is read むれ, and 大群 is read たいぐん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 群れ and 大群
  • 群れ means group or flock.
  • 空を鳥の群れが南へ飛んでいった。 means “A flock of birds flew south across the sky.”
  • 大群 means large group or swarm.
  • 夕方になると鳥の大群が空を横切った。 means “A large flock of birds crossed the evening sky.”