— defense, protection

  • JLPT N1
  • 16 strokes
  • Grade 5
  • Radical 行
  • #400 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
エイ

Example words

  • 防衛ぼうえいdefense; defence; protection; self-defense; self-defence
  • 衛星えいせいsatellite
  • 衛生えいせいhealth; hygiene; sanitation; medical
  • 自衛じえいself-defense; self-defence
  • 護衛ごえいguard; convoy; escort
  • 守衛しゅえいsecurity guard; doorkeeper