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兵士 (noun)

A person who serves in an army; a soldier. This term refers generally to military personnel who fight or are trained for war.

💬 Example

"歩兵士です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'HEY! SHE is a soldier!' (Heishi). Imagine a woman in uniform calling out to you.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
軍人 兵隊 戦士 兵 武人
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'heishi' for Samurai. → 侍 (Samurai) or 武士 (Bushi).

Using 'ko' counter for soldiers. → ～人 (nin) or ～名 (mei).

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