Word details
兵
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 兵.
Dictionary
Entry
1
(common) soldier; rank and file
Examples
革命政府は、民衆から兵をつのって防戦するとともに、共和政治を確立して、捕らえていたルイ１６世を処刑しました。
The revolutionary government, while raising troops from the masses and fighting a defensive battle, established a republic and executed Louis XVI.
2
army; troops
Examples
軍はその町から兵を引いて敵に明け渡した。
The army abandoned the town to the enemy.
3
warfare; strategy
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
兵
soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics
7 strokesFrequency 522JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ヘイヒョウ
Kun
つわもの
Nanori
へ
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