自衛
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Base noun form. Combines 『自』 (ji, 'self') and 『衛』 (ei, 'defense') to mean 'self-defense'. Used in contexts like martial arts or legal terms.
Theme
At a community center, User and their friend Ken discuss personal safety and self-defense techniques after a recent local incident.
自衛
じえい
self-defense
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'self-defense' as 'ji-ei' (自衛) — 'ji' sounds like 'gee' (as in 'gee, I need to defend myself!') and 'ei' like 'A' in 'defense'. 'Gee-A' → 自衛 (jiei, 'self-defense').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『自衛』 (jiei, 'self-defense') is a key concept in martial arts like judo and karate, and it's also the name of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (自衛隊, Jieitai), the country's military. It reflects cultural values of protection and non-aggression.
Forms
Base: 自衛Base noun form. Combines 『自』 (ji, 'self') and 『衛』 (ei, 'defense') to mean 'self-defense'. Used in contexts like martial arts or legal terms.