Meaning

Primary

Navy Sailor

Alternatives

Sailor, Seaman

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A water soldier is a soldier that is out to sea. In other words, a navy sailor.

Reading

すいへい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

水兵さんのセーラー服ってどこで買えるんですか?

Where can I buy a sailor's uniform?

「かもめの水兵さん」っていう曲、知ってる?

Do you know the song "The Seagull Sailor"?

あの水兵が、船長にふるえ声で何かを話しているのを見てしまったんだ。

I happened to see the seaman saying something to the captain in a shaky voice.

Kanji Composition