Meaning

Primary

Self Defense

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Self defense is when you protect yourself. It's self defense.

Reading

じえい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

自衛のための殺人は合法なのでしょうか。

Is it legal to murder someone in self defense?

Kanji Composition