自卫队

Traditional: 自衛隊

zì wèi duì

Dictionary entry

self-defense force

What does 自卫队 mean?

自卫队 (zì wèi duì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1self-defense force

2the Japanese armed forces

Character breakdown

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自zì(bound form) self; oneself · from; since 卫Wèisurname Wei · vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty (1066–221 BC), located in present-day Henan and Hebei Provinces 队duìsquadron · team

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自卫队

zì wèi duì

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