兵士
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. Used in contexts like 『兵士が戦う』 (heishi ga tatakau, 'soldiers fight').
Theme
At a historical museum, User and their friend Takeshi are looking at an exhibit about ancient armies.
兵士
へいし
soldier
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'bee' (兵 hei sounds like 'bee') that is a 'she' (士 shi sounds like 'she') in a uniform — a soldier bee! 'Bee-she' → 兵士 (heishi, 'soldier').
Cultural Note
In Japan, soldiers are often referred to as 『自衛隊員』 (jieitaiin, 'Self-Defense Force member') in modern contexts, but 『兵士』 (heishi, 'soldier') is a general term used in historical or international settings, such as in movies or books about wars.
Forms
Base: 兵士Base noun form. Refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. Used in contexts like 『兵士が戦う』 (heishi ga tatakau, 'soldiers fight').