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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).

Parts in this story:斤, 八

How to write 兵: stroke order

兵 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 兵

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Kanji that share parts with 兵.