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.
Paratroops played an important role in World War II.
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.