守衛
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Noun meaning 'security guard' or 'doorkeeper'. Refers to a person responsible for guarding and monitoring entrances or premises. Example: 『守衛がいる』 (shuei ga iru, 'there is a security guard').
Theme
User is visiting a friend's apartment building and talks with the security guard, Tanaka, about building safety.
守衛
しゅえい
security guard / doorkeeper
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'shoe' (sounds like 守衛 shuei) that a security guard wears while patrolling — it protects the entrance. 'Shoe' → 守衛 (shuei, 'security guard').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『守衛』 (shuei) are commonly seen at office buildings, schools, and residential complexes, ensuring safety and managing access, often wearing uniforms and using polite language.
Forms
Base: 守衛Noun meaning 'security guard' or 'doorkeeper'. Refers to a person responsible for guarding and monitoring entrances or premises. Example: 『守衛がいる』 (shuei ga iru, 'there is a security guard').