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衛

衛: defense

defense; guard
16 strokesElementary · Grade 5 (6級)in 47 words here

Readings

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えい: 衛生(えいせい), 衛星(えいせい), 防衛(ぼうえい), 護衛(ごえい).

Stroke order · 16 strokes

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Key words

衛生えいせいhygiene
衛星えいせいsatellite
防衛ぼうえいdefense
護衛ごえいescort; bodyguard

Example sentences

A satellite slowly crossed the night sky.

The king walked through the town with his bodyguards.

That country is putting effort into defending its borders.

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