Kanji: 屯 (Gather/Station)
The kanji 屯 means "to gather," "to assemble," or "to be stationed." It often describes a group of people, especially soldiers, gathering or being quartered in a specific location.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): トン (ton)
Common Words & Usage:
屯する (tonsuru) - Verb. To assemble, to gather, to be stationed.
駐屯地 (chūtonchi) - Noun. Military garrison or base.
屯田 (tonden) - Noun. Military colonies (historically, fields cultivated by stationed soldiers).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: その町の郊外に大きな軍隊の駐屯地がある。
Romaji: Sono machi no kōgai ni ōkina guntai no chūtonchi ga aru.
English: There is a large military garrison on the outskirts of that town.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 屯 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.