Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 尖兵(せんぺい) in Japanese

尖兵
Kana Reading
せんぺい
Romaji
senpei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment


Kanji in this word

6 strokes

be pointed, sharp, taper, displeased, angry, edgy

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: とが.る, さき, するど.い

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

soldier, private, troops, army, warfare, strategy, tactics

On'Yomi: ヘイ, ヒョウ

Kun'Yomi: つわもの

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