Japanese

へいし
Meaning: soldier
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

兵
士

Example sentences

The brave soldiers fought to protect their country.
兵士は盾を構えて、敵の攻撃を必死に防いだ。
The soldier held his shield and desperately fended off the enemy's attack.
武装した兵士が立っている
An armed soldier is standing.
城の守りを固めるために、新しい兵士を雇った。
We hired new soldiers to strengthen the castle's defenses.
勇敢な兵士たちは、敵の激しい攻撃を何度も撃退した。
The brave soldiers repulsed the enemy's fierce attacks many times.
兵士たちは国旗に向かって敬礼した。
The soldiers saluted the national flag.
兵士たちは政府に対して反乱を起こした
The soldiers started a rebellion against the government.
指揮官の号令に従って、兵士たちは一斉に前進した。
Following the commander's order, the soldiers advanced all at once.
戦場から戻った兵士は血まみれだった。
The soldier returning from the battlefield was covered in blood.
その兵士は瀕死の重傷を負いながらも、最後まで戦った。
The soldier fought until the end despite suffering fatal injuries.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person serving in an army, specifically those below officer rank.

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