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self-defense
The act of protecting oneself from attack or danger.
自衛 means self-defense or self-protection.
Common compounds:
- 自衛隊 (Self-Defense Forces - Japan's military)
- 自衛手段 (self-defense measures)
- 自衛権 (right of self-defense)
- 正当防衛 (legitimate self-defense - legal term)
Japan's Self-Defense Forces:
- 陸上自衛隊 (Ground Self-Defense Force)
- 海上自衛隊 (Maritime Self-Defense Force)
- 航空自衛隊 (Air Self-Defense Force)
Related: 防衛 (defense - often used for national defense)