過剰防衛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 過剰防衛
Kanji in this Word
過
11 strokes
Frequency: 285
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
overdo
exceed
go beyond
error
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.ぎる
す.ごす
あやま.ち
あやま.つ
よぎ.る
よ.ぎる
剰
11 strokes
Frequency: 1448
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
surplus
besides
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまつさえ
あま.り
あま.る
防
7 strokes
Frequency: 331
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
ward off
defend
protect
resist
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふせ.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あた
う
ほう
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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