N3
兵 meaning and readings
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Kanji
兵
N3
- Meaning
- soldier
- Onyomi
- ヘイ、ヒョウ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 兵 = 斤 + 一 + ハ。
Story
兵 is analyzed as a combination of 斤 (ax), 一+ハ (raising an ax with both hands) and denotes soldier.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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