兵

兵 — soldier, private, troops

Learn the correct stroke order for 兵 (soldier), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)ヘイhei、ヒョウhyou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)つわものtsuwamono

Strokes7

Radical八

Frequency#522

Meaningssoldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

騎兵きへいcavalry; cavalryman; troopernoun

工兵こうへいcombat engineer; military engineer; combat engineeringnoun

徴兵ちょうへいconscription; (military) draft; (compulsory) enlistmentnoun

撤兵てっぺいwithdrawal of troopsnoun

伏兵ふくへいambush; troops in ambushnoun

兵員へいいんmilitary strength; military personnelnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 兵 (soldier) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 八.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 兵 is #522, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

騎兵きへい — cavalry; cavalryman; trooper

工兵こうへい — combat engineer; military engineer; combat engineering

徴兵ちょうへい — conscription; (military) draft; (compulsory) enlistment

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (八)

八eight 六six 公public 共together 具tool 典code 兼concurrently

Same reading

並row 氷icicle 瓶bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 兵 have?

The kanji 兵 (soldier) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 兵?

兵 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 兵 mean?

兵 means: soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics. On'yomi readings: ヘイ, ヒョウ. Kun'yomi readings: つわもの.

What JLPT level is 兵?

兵 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.