防衛(ぼうえい)

ぼうえい
noun, suru verb
defense; protection
1. defense; protection
The act of defending or protecting against attack or harm, often used in military or national security contexts.
国(くに)を防衛(ぼうえい)する。
To defend the country.
防衛(ぼうえい)力(りょく)を強(つよ)める。
To strengthen defense capabilities.
自己(じこ)防衛(ぼうえい)のために。
For self-defense.

防衛(ぼうえい) refers to defense and protection, especially in military contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 防衛(ぼうえい)する (to defend)
  • 防衛(ぼうえい)力(りょく) (defense capability)
  • 国防(こくぼう) (national defense)
  • 自己(じこ)防衛(ぼうえい) (self-defense)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 自衛隊(じえいたい): Japan Self-Defense Forces
  • 防衛省(ぼうえいしょう): Ministry of Defense
  • 防御(ぼうぎょ): defense, protection
  • 守(まも)る: to protect, to guard
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Added 2026.2.3 20:36 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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