守衛
しゅえい
shuei
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

守衛 (しゅえい (shuei)) means "janitor". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

janitor

Also : caretaker · doorkeeper · gatekeeper · security guard · (security) guard

Example Sentences

校舎の玄関には毎日守衛が立って訪問客の対応をしている。

こうしゃのげんかんにはまいにちしゅえいがたってほうもんきゃくのたいおうをしている。

A security guard stands at the school entrance every day to greet visitors.

Kanji in this word

守
Obey
Kunまも.る、まも.り、もり
Onしゅ、す
JLPT N3
衛
Defense
Onえい、え
JLPT N1

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