Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 兵長(へいちょう) in Japanese

兵長
Kana Reading
へいちょう
Romaji
heichō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    former rank in the Japanese army and navy, equiv. to private first-class, lance corporal, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics

On'Yomi: ヘイ, ヒョウ

Kun'Yomi: つわもの

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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