兵 kanji: meaning “soldier”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- soldier
- On'yomi
- ヘイ、ヒョウ
- Kun'yomi
- つわもの
Picture story to remember 兵
A soldier shoulders his axe (斤) and runs up a hill on two strong legs (八).
How to write 兵: stroke order
兵 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 兵
- 兵器へいきarms
- 兵士へいしsoldier
Practice this kanji in the app
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