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Component Breakdown
衛=
彳韋亍
彳 + 韋 + 亍
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and leather. Protecting the path.
Symbolism
Defense, hygiene, guard. Represents protecting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Guards protecting
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
正当防衛
せいとうぼうえい
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense; legitimate self-defence
過剰防衛
かじょうぼうえい
excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence); excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence)
Proverbs & Idioms
衛生的な生活
えいせいてきなせいかつ
A hygienic lifestyle
Living in a clean and healthy manner
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
みかきもり 衛士のたく火の 夜は燃え 昼は消えつつ 物をこそ思へ
Poem #49 from Hyakunin Isshu
大中臣能宣大中臣能宣
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 衛 mean in Japanese?
衛 means defense, protection.
How do you read 衛?
On'yomi: エイ、エ (EI, E).
How many strokes does 衛 have?
衛 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 行 (go).
Is 衛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 衛 (defense, protection) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.