Soldier in Japanese
"soldier" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "soldier". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics
Reading: hei
7 strokes · powerful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of axe and hands. Holding axe with hands.
What it carries
Soldier, weapon, troops. Represents soldier.
Related kanji for "soldier"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for soldier?
The most common kanji for "soldier" is 兵, read as hei. It means soldier, private, troops. Related kanji: 卒 (soldier).
How many strokes does 兵 have?
兵 has 7 strokes.