衛
Kanji · N1
衛 / defense
Kanji for defense or protection.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エイ、エ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
衛 carries the meaning defense or protection.
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Common compounds with 衛
衛星えいせいsatellite / moon
自衛じえいself-defense / self-defence
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