Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 防衛(ぼうえい) in Japanese

防衛
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
ぼうえい
Romaji
bōei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    defense; defence; protection; self-defense; self-defence
    Example sentence
    防衛本能どんな動物生まれつきっているです The instinct of self-defense is inherent in any animal.

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Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

16 strokes

defense, protection

On'Yomi: エイ, エ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

ward off, defend, protect, resist

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: ふせ.ぐ

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