The Prime Minister was protected by several guards.
衛
defense, protection
Kanji
Grade
Grade 5
Strokes
16 strokes
Radical
行部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
エイ, エ
Nanori (Name Reading)
ひろ, まもり, まもる, もり, よし
Common Readings
エイ
Example sentences
The boxer successfully defended his world title.
The defense system was activated to intercept the enemy missiles.
A guard is standing at the palace gate.
He serves as a forward in that sports team.
The king's guard unit strictly guarded the palace gate.
The moon is a satellite of the Earth.
Hati is the 43rd satellite of Saturn, discovered in 2004.
The Self-Defense Forces play an important role in disaster relief missions as well.
He volunteered and joined the Self-Defense Forces.
Example Vocabulary
護衛
guard; escort; protection
防衛
defense; protection
衛兵
guard; sentinel
前衛
vanguard; avant-garde; forward (sports)
親衛隊
guard unit; bodyguard corps; devoted entourage or fan group; the Nazi SS in historical contexts
衛星
satellite
自衛隊
Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF)
後衛
自衛
self-defense
近衛
Imperial Guard; Konoe family
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