Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 防衛機制(ぼうえいきせい) in Japanese

防衛機制
Kana Reading
ぼうえいきせい
Romaji
bōeikisei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    defense mechanism


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

16 strokes

defense, protection

On'Yomi: エイ, エ

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

ward off, defend, protect, resist

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: ふせ.ぐ

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JLPT 3

16 strokes

mechanism, opportunity, occasion, machine, airplane

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: はた

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

system, law, rule

On'Yomi: セイ

Kun'Yomi:

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