JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
兵 — soldier
- Reading
- ヘイ・ヒョウ・つわもの
- Meaning
- soldier; private; troops; army; warfare; strategy; tactics
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
兵 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヘイ・ヒョウ・つわもの and it means soldier; private; troops; army; warfare; strategy; tactics. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
兵 appears in everyday japanese words such as 兵器 (arms), 兵士 (soldier) and 兵隊 (soldier).
Japanese words containing 兵
Frequently asked questions
What does 兵 mean in Japanese?
兵 means soldier; private; troops; army; warfare; strategy; tactics in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 兵 read?
兵 is read ヘイ・ヒョウ・つわもの. Reading it inside real words — 兵器 and 兵士 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兵 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 兵 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 兵 in a word?
A common word containing 兵 is 兵器 (へいき) — "arms". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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