Japanese word

兵器

Pronunciation

Romajiheiki

Meaning

  • nounweapon

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 兵器を使用するhei ki o shi yō su ru

    use weapons

  • 兵器を開発するhei ki o kai hatsu su ru

    develop weapons

  • 兵器を保有するhei ki o ho yū su ru

    possess weapons

  • 兵器を廃棄するhei ki o hai ki su ru

    dispose of weapons

Similar words

武器buki: A tool or device used for attack or defense in combat.
火器kaki: A weapon that uses explosive force to fire bullets, shells, or other projectiles.
兵装heisō: The weapons and combat equipment carried by a military vehicle or unit.

Definition in Japanese

軍隊が戦争や防衛のために使う武器や装備。gun tai ga sen sō ya bō ei no ta me ni tsuka u bu ki ya sō bi

Word origin

The compound 兵 (hei, "soldier") and 器 (ki, "instrument or implement") literally suggests an implement connected with soldiers.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 兵器化heikikaweaponizationnoun

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