Kanji · N1

/ defense

Kanji for defense or protection.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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

えいせいsatellite / moon
じえいself-defense / self-defence
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