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兵
兵 (readings: へい, ひょう; Japanese kanji) means “soldier”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 兵士 (soldier).
What does 兵 mean?
| Kanji | 兵 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | soldier |
| Readings | へい, ひょう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 兵
兵 is read へい or ひょう depending on the word.
Example words with 兵
| Example | 兵士 (soldier) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14