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防衛 (ぼうえい) — defense | JLPT N1 · Nihongo Circle

防衛

ぼうえい

N1

nountransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1defense
2protection
3self-defense
4defence

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Kanji in this word

防Ward Off, Defend, Protect7 strokes 衛Defense, Protection16 strokes

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