NichiDict

自衛

N2
じえい
[jiei]
Illustration for 自衛

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

self-defense; self-defence

Examples

自衛のために武術を習い始めた人も多いらしい。

It seems many people have started learning martial arts for self-defense.

自衛隊が災害救助に出動したというニュースを見た。

I saw news that the Self-Defense Forces were dispatched for disaster relief.

自衛の手段として防犯グッズを持ち歩いているよ。

I carry security goods as a means of self-defense.