防衛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 防衛
1
defense; defence; protection
Examples
その防衛計画に関する見通しは暗い。
The outlook for the defense program is dismal.
Kanji in this Word
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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