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自衛隊 (じえいたい) — Japan Self-Defense Forces · Nihongo Circle

自衛隊

じえいたい

noun

Meanings

1Japan Self-Defense Forces
2JSDF
3self-defence force
4self-defense force

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Kanji in this word

自Oneself6 strokes 衛Defense, Protection16 strokes 隊Regiment, Party, Company12 strokes

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