歩兵
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歩兵
1
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
Examples
戦争の際には歩兵は取るに足らないものだ。
The infantry soldier is only a pawn in the game of war.
Kanji in this Word
歩
8 strokes
Frequency: 554
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
walk
counter for steps
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホ
ブ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ある.く
あゆ.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
ゆき
ゆみ
兵
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
へ
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