Japanese word

兵力

Pronunciation

Romajiheiryoku

Meaning

  • nountroop strength

Example

その国は兵力を増やしています。so no kuni wa hei ryoku o fu ya shi te i ma su

That country is increasing its troop strength.

Illustration for 兵力 (troop strength)

More examples

政府は防衛計画に基づき、兵力を適切に配分しています。sei fu wa bō ei kei kaku ni moto zu ki hei ryoku o teki setsu ni hai bun shi te i ma su

Based on its defense plan, the government is allocating its troop strength appropriately.

Core concept

Describes the number and overall capacity of soldiers available for military action.

Common phrases

  • 兵力を増強するhei ryoku o zō kyō su ru

    build up troop strength

  • 兵力を維持するhei ryoku o i ji su ru

    maintain troop strength

  • 兵力を削減するhei ryoku o saku gen su ru

    reduce troop strength

Similar words

戦力senryoku: The ability of an armed force to carry out military action.
兵員heiin: The number of people serving in an armed force.
軍事力gunjiryoku: A country's total power for military action, including its forces and equipment.

Definition in Japanese

軍隊が備えている、人員の数や戦力の大きさ。gun tai ga sona e te i ru jin in no kazu ya sen ryoku no ō ki sa

Word origin

兵 (hei, "soldier") and 力 (ryoku, "strength") combine to form a noun meaning the strength available to an army.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 兵力を増やす (heiryoku o fuyasu) sounds more formal and strategic than simply saying that a country is adding soldiers.

Other meanings

  • military forcenoun

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