arms and cavalry; soldiers and horses
Formal or literary term referring to the tangible components of a military force: weapons and mounted troops. Often used in historical or classical contexts.
They set out to battle after readying their arms and cavalry.
troops; armed forces; military strength
Formal or literary term for a body of soldiers or the military power of a state. Can refer to both personnel and matériel.
Formal or literary term for warfare or military matters in general. Often used in set phrases like 兵馬の権 (military command).
The neighboring country is strengthening its armed forces.
In an age of war, the people suffered.
terracotta army; terracotta warriors and horses
supreme military power
Compound of 兵 (へい, 'soldier, weapon') and 馬 (ば, 'horse'). The combination reflects the traditional importance of cavalry in East Asian warfare.