兵衛

This is the 2486th most frequent Japanese word.

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兵衛

"兵衛" (Hyōe) is a historical Japanese title for a palace guard or military officer.


In this sentence, 兵衛 is used as an example of a traditional Japanese personal name component, highlighting its cultural and historical relevance.

兵衛とは古い日本の名前のひとつです。

Hyōe is one of the old Japanese names.


In this usage, 兵衛 is part of the name of a street, suggesting its use in place names or naming conventions.

この道は兵衛通りと呼ばれています。

This street is called Hyōe Street.


Here, 兵衛 is used as a reference to a hypothetical or specific individual, indicating its use in personal appellation.

彼はまるで兵衛さんのように真面目です。

He is as serious as Mr. Hyōe.