兵役
Meanings
1
military service; conscription
Refers to the legal obligation to serve in the armed forces, including both voluntary and compulsory service.
He finished his military service and returned to university.
In that country, men over 18 are obligated to perform military service.
Usage patterns
- 兵役に就くto enter/perform military service
He entered military service at the age of 18.
- 兵役を免除されるto be exempted from military service
He was exempted from military service for health reasons.
- 兵役を終えるto finish one's military service
He finished his two years of military service and returned home.
- 〈数〉年の兵役a period of X years of military service
In that country, three years of military service is mandatory.