Translation guide
Refers to soldiers trained to parachute into operations. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through specific military terms, with the most common being 空挺部隊 (parachute troops).
Referring to a military unit or soldiers trained to parachute into combat zones.
Standard term for paratroop units. 空挺 means 'airborne', 部隊 means 'unit/troops'.
The paratroops dropped behind enemy lines.
Literally 'parachute troops'. Slightly more descriptive but less common than 空挺部隊 in modern usage.
Refers to individual paratroopers (空挺兵) rather than the unit as a whole. 兵 means 'soldier'.
He trained as a paratrooper.
Individual paratrooper, using 落下傘 (parachute). Less common; 空挺兵 is preferred.
A paratrooper infiltrated enemy territory alone.
Paratroops played an important role in World War II.