Word details

自衛

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自衛.

Dictionary

Entry

自衛えいNoun~の Adj.IntransitiveTransitive~する VerbFreq #17623
1

self-defense; self-defence

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

oneself

6 strokesFrequency 19JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Kun

みずか.らおの.ずからおの.ずと

Nanori

より

defense, protection

16 strokesFrequency 400JLPT N1Grade 5

On

エイ

Nanori

もりまもる

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