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Meaning of 自衛隊(じえいたい) in Japanese

自衛隊
Kana Reading
じえいたい
Romaji
jieitai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    self-defence force; self-defense force
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Japan Self-Defence Force; JSDF

Examples of 自衛隊, じえいたい in a sentence

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隊 JLPT 1

12 strokes

regiment, party, company, squad

On'Yomi: タイ

Kun'Yomi:

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衛 JLPT 1

16 strokes

defense, protection

On'Yomi: エイ, エ

Kun'Yomi:

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自 JLPT 4

6 strokes

oneself

On'Yomi: ジ, シ

Kun'Yomi: みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと

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