How do you read 衛兵?

衛兵 is read えいへい (eihei), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

What JLPT level is 衛兵?

It is not on the standard JLPT lists.

How do you write 衛兵 in romaji?

衛兵 is written eihei in romaji.

What kanji are in 衛兵?

衛 (Defense, Protection); 兵 (Soldier, Private).

衛兵えいへい

えいへい · eihei

noun

Guard, sentinel, garrison

Other ways to say “guard” in Japanese →

Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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Kanji in this word

衛Defense, Protection 音えい・え JLPT N1 · 16 strokes 兵Soldier, Private, Troops 音へい・ひょう訓つわもの JLPT N2 · 7 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

守衛しゅえいsecurity guard, doorkeeper 衛星えいせいsatellite 自衛じえいself-defense 護衛ごえいguard, convoy, escort 防衛ぼうえいdefense, protection, self-defense 兵隊へいたいsoldier 兵器へいきarms, weapons, ordinance 兵士へいしsoldier

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What does 衛兵 mean?

Guard, sentinel, garrison.

How do you pronounce 衛兵?

えいへい (eihei). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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