This is the 9608th most frequent Japanese word.
老兵
Veteran soldier.
Here, '老兵' signifies an experienced person, particularly in a military context, highlighting their accumulated wisdom.
その老兵は長年の経験を活かして新しい戦術を考案しました。
The veteran devised new strategies by leveraging years of experience.
In this case, '老兵' again refers to an experienced military individual, emphasizing their character and role in the narrative.
映画の主人公は、老兵として最後まで戦場で勇敢に戦った。
The protagonist of the film bravely fought on the battlefield as a veteran until the end.
Here, '老兵' denotes a retired individual from military service, focusing on their life post-service rather than active duty.