兵員
Meanings
1
military personnel; troop strength
Refers to the number of soldiers or the strength of a military force in terms of personnel. Often used in news reports and formal discussions about military affairs.
The government is considering increasing troop strength.
About a thousand military personnel are stationed at that base.
Usage patterns
- 兵員を増やす／減らすto increase/decrease troop numbers
The government increased troop numbers in the border region.
- 兵員を派遣するto dispatch personnel/troops
The UN dispatched personnel for peacekeeping.
- 兵員が不足するto be short of personnel
There was a shortage of personnel at the front.