兵士
へいし
heishi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
兵士 (へいし (heishi)) means "Soldier". The reading is へいし (heishi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Soldier
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Example Sentences
兵士たちは命がけで国を守るために戦っている。
へいしたちはいのちがけでくにをまもるためにたたかっている。
Soldiers are fighting at the risk of their lives to protect the nation.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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