Meaning of 防人(さきもり) in Japanese

防人
Kana Reading
さきもり, ぼうじん
Romaji
sakimori, bōjin
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    soldiers garrisoned at strategic posts in Kyushu in ancient times
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Chinese soldiers stationed to protect remote regions of the country during the T'ang dynasty

Related Kanji

防 JLPT 2

7 strokes

ward off, defend, protect, resist

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: ふせ.ぐ

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人 JLPT 5

2 strokes

person

On'Yomi: ジン, ニン

Kun'Yomi: ひと, -り, -と

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