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防衛本能 【ぼうえいほんのう】
- [n] protective instinct; defensive instinct
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 防 | Ward Off, Defend, Protect, Resist | ボウ | ふせ.ぐ | 5 |
| 衛 | Defense, Protection | エイ, エ | 5 | |
| 本 | Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things | ホン | もと | 1 |
| 能 | Ability, Talent, Skill, Capacity | ノウ | よ.く | 5 |