防衛
ぼうえい
bouei
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
防衛 (ぼうえい (bouei)) means "Defense". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Defense
Also : Protection · Self-defense
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Example Sentences
国の防衛力は軍事力によって支えられている。
くにのぼうえいりょくはぐんじりょくによってささえられている。
A nation's defense capability is supported by military power.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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