護衛
ごえい · goei · JLPT N1 · noun
escort
🛡️ 護 = protect + 衛 = defend, so 護衛 means a guard who protects and defends
Both kanji mean protect or defend, so the compound doubles up on the idea. A guard or escort protects a person or a convoy on the way.
ごえい · goei · JLPT N1 · noun
escort
🛡️ 護 = protect + 衛 = defend, so 護衛 means a guard who protects and defends
Both kanji mean protect or defend, so the compound doubles up on the idea. A guard or escort protects a person or a convoy on the way.