Defend in Japanese
"defend" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "defend". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
ward off, defend, protect, resist
Reading: bou
7 strokes · powerful, peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and direction. Defending direction with hill.
What it carries
Defense, prevention, precaution. Represents defending.
Related kanji for "defend"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for defend?
The most common kanji for "defend" is 防, read as bou. It means ward off, defend, protect. Related kanji: 守 (defend).
How many strokes does 防 have?
防 has 7 strokes.