Kanji 衛: defense, protection
Key takeaways
Kanji 衛: defense, protection. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 衛
defense, protection
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines 'go' (行) and 'tanned leather' (韋). Imagine a guard wearing leather armor and patrolling the roads (行) to protect a city. It is used in words related to defense and protection, such as 'hygiene' (protecting health) or 'guarding'.
