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兵備 (へいび) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

兵へい備び

へ

い

び

Meanings

1

noun

war preparations; military readiness

Refers to the state of being prepared for war, including armament and military buildup. Often used in historical or formal contexts.

その国くには兵へい備びを強きょう化かしている。
That country is strengthening its war preparations.

Kanji

兵soldier, private, troops
備equip, provision, preparation

Similar words

軍ぐん備び
軍備 is more common and refers broadly to armaments and military buildup, while 兵備 is a less frequent term specifically emphasizing readiness for war.

Etymology

Compound of 兵 (へい, 'soldier, war') and 備 (び, 'preparation, provision'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.