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尖兵

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尖兵

先兵
んぺい
Noun
Freq #34655
1

Military

vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment

2

vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde; leader

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 2133
Grade 9

Meanings

be pointed
sharp
taper
displeased
angry
edgy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とが.る
さき
するど.い
7 strokes
Frequency: 522
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

soldier
private
troops
army
warfare
strategy
tactics

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ヒョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つわもの
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
6 strokes
Frequency: 173
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

before
ahead
previous
future
precedence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さき
ま.ず
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぽん
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