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戦士 (せんし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
soldier ; warrior ; combatant
General term for a person who fights in battles, from ancient warriors to modern soldiers. Often carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to 兵士.
Kanji 士 gentleman, scholar, samurai Similar words 兵へい 士し 兵士 is a more common, everyday word for 'soldier', especially in modern military contexts. 戦士 can sound more dramatic or historical.
武ぶ 士し 武士 specifically refers to a samurai or warrior of feudal Japan, while 戦士 is a broader term for any warrior.
Etymology Compound of 戦 (sen, 'war, battle') and 士 (shi, 'person of a certain status, gentleman, warrior'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields 'warrior' or 'soldier'.
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Ancient Greek warriors wore heavy armor.
