Meaning of 近衛(このえ) in Japanese

近衛
Kana Reading
このえ
Romaji
konoe
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Imperial Guards

Related Kanji

衛 JLPT 1

16 strokes

defense, protection

On'Yomi: エイ, エ

Kun'Yomi:

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近 JLPT 4

7 strokes

near, early, akin, tantamount

On'Yomi: キン, コン

Kun'Yomi: ちか.い

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