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defense; defence; safeguard; protection
防御を固めることが先決だ。
Strengthening the defense is the first priority.
攻撃より防御に力を入れている。
We're putting more effort into defense than offense.
相手の防御が堅いので得点を取るのが難しかった。
The opponent's defense was solid, so it was hard to score.