後こう衛えい

noun

rearguard; rear guard

Military term for the unit protecting the rear of a formation. Often contrasted with 前衛 (vanguard).

See also: 前衛

• 後こう衛えい部ぶ隊たいが敵てきの追つい撃げきを防ふせいだ。

  The rearguard unit held off the enemy's pursuit.

noun

back; defender

Sports term for a player positioned in the back line, such as in soccer, rugby, or basketball.

• 彼かれはサッカー部ぶで後こう衛えいを務つとめている。

  He plays as a defender on the soccer team.