兵
soldier · private · troops · army · warfare · strategy · tactics
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
丘 + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of axe and hands. Holding axe with hands.
Symbolism
Soldier, weapon, troops. Represents soldier.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
富国強兵
ふこくきょうへい
enrich the country, strengthen the army; enrich the country, strengthen the army
大兵肥満
だいひょうひまん
big portly man; big portly man
兵隊勘定
へいたいかんじょう
Dutch treat; going Dutch; Dutch treat
驕兵必敗
きょうへいひっぱい
defeat is inevitable for an overconfident army; being arrogant and overconfident inevitably leads to defeat; pride comes before a fall; defeat is inevitable for an overconfident army
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 兵 mean in Japanese?
兵 means soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics.
How do you read 兵?
On'yomi: ヘイ、ヒョウ (HEI, HYOU). Kun'yomi: つわもの (tsuwamono).
How many strokes does 兵 have?
兵 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 八 (eight).
Is 兵 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 兵 (soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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