Meaning

Primary

Barracks

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A soldier cottage is a place where the soldiers stay. This is the barracks.

Reading

へいしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その兵舎には異臭が漂っており、息をするのもやっとだった。

The barracks were filled with such an offensive stench that I could barely breathe.

Kanji Composition