How to say 'Defense' in Japanese | 守備

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The Japanese word for Defense is 'Shubi', written as 守備 in Japanese.'Defense' in hiragana is しゅび.

word

守備

Meaning

Defense

Reading

しゅび

shubi

Kanji

守Protect 備Equip, Provide

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '守備 (しゅび)' means 'defense'. It is commonly used in contexts related to sports, military, or general protection. In sports, it refers to the act of defending against an opponent's attack. For example: His defense is strong「彼の守備は強い」(かれのしゅびはつよい). The team needs to improve their defense「チームは守備を改善する必要がある」(チームはしゅびをかいぜんするひつようがある). In a broader sense, it can also refer to safeguarding or protecting something, such as in 'national defense' (国防, こくぼう).

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3972

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 守備

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

守

Meaning

Protect

kanji

備

Meaning

Equip, Provide

Words Related to 守備 Through the Kanji 守

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 守 as well.

word

守る

Meaning

Protect

word

留守

Meaning

Absence

word

見守る

Meaning

Watch

word

守護

Meaning

Guardian

word

保守

Meaning

Maintenance, Conservation

word

留守番

Meaning

House sitting

Words Related to 守備 Through the Kanji 備

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 備 as well.

word

準備

Meaning

Preparation

word

備える

Meaning

Equip, Prepare

word

設備

Meaning

Equipment, Facilities

word

整備

Meaning

Maintenance

word

予備

Meaning

Reserve

word

警備

Meaning

Security

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