兵
Kanji · N2
兵 / soldier
Kanji for soldier, private, or troops.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヘイ、ヒョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つわもの | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
兵 carries the meaning soldier, private, or troops.
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Common compounds with 兵
米兵べいへいAmerican soldier / US serviceman / US servicewoman
水兵すいへいsailor
伏兵ふくへいambush / troops in ambush
兵員へいいんmilitary strength / military personnel
兵舎へいしゃbarracks
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