English–Japanese

“weapon” in Japanese

Japanese

Also武器 (buki)

Pronunciation

Romajiheiki

Example

この兵器はとても強力です。ko no hei ki wa to te mo kyō ryoku de su

This weapon is very powerful.

Illustration for 兵器 (weapon)

How to say “weapon” in Japanese

“Weapon” in Japanese is 兵器 (heiki).

Refers to an object or system designed for military combat or defense.

Full entry for 兵器: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 兵器

博物館では、昔の兵器を安全に展示しています。haku butsu kan de wa mukashi no hei ki o an zen ni ten ji shi te i ma su

Museums display old weapons safely.

Tips for using 兵器

  • English speakers may use weapon for many kinds of harmful tools, whereas 兵器 (heiki) usually points to military arms or equipment in Japanese.

Other Japanese words for “weapon”

その武器は重いです。so no bu ki wa omo i de su

That weapon is heavy.

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