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What does 自衛 (じえい, jiei) mean?

自衛 (じえい, jiei) means self-defense.

Quick facts
Readingじえい
Romajijiei
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
じえい
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjiei

self-defense

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive self-defense; self-defence

Example sentences

  • Self-defense is necessary to protect yourself.

  • Preparing for earthquakes is also a form of self-protection.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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