N1
衛 meaning and readings
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Kanji
衛
N1
- Meaning
- protect, defend
- Onyomi
- エイ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 衛 = 行 + 韋。
Story
衛 shows 行 and 韋 together, and means 'protect, defend'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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