徴兵

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 徴兵 (ちょうへい) is an action noun for compulsory recruitment into military service under a state system.
• Basic usage: 徴兵制度について解説する makes a historical system the topic of an exhibit, while 徴兵を避ける makes conscription what a young character attempts to evade.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Institution and individual call-up
  • 徴兵制度 denotes a state-level system, whereas 徴兵を避ける concerns a call-up affecting an individual. It is not equivalent to voluntary enlistment.