Meaning

Primary

Soldier

Alternatives

Army, Troops

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

へい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Context Sentences

あの兵が、無力な子供たちにドーナツを投げつけたんだ!

That soldier threw donuts at helpless children!

たくさんの兵たちが、梅毒に苦しんでいました。

Many troops suffered from syphilis.

ここで、アメリカ兵たちがよく屯しています。

The American army frequently gathers here.

Kanji Composition