Keyword
defend
Info
FrequencyTop 500-600
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 6
Heisig1775
Old form
Readings
えい
(85%)
(14%)
Composed of
stand still
tanned leather
take a small step
Mnemonic

I stand still and raise my shield made out of tanned leather and then I take a small step back to defend myself from the incoming attack.

Used in vocabulary (217 in total)
guard; convoy; escort
defense; defence; protection
Imperial Guards
Examples (30 in total)
Defensive driving can help you avoid accidents.
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