近衛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 近衛
Kanji in this Word
近
6 strokes
Frequency: 194
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
near
early
akin
tantamount
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちか.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おう
おお
この
衛
16 strokes
Frequency: 400
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
defense
protection
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
エ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もり
い
まもる
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