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防衛相 (boueishou) Japanese meaning: Minister of Defense | Kotomora

防ぼう衛えい相しょう

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Meanings

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Minister of Defense

Abbreviation of 防衛大臣, used in news and official contexts.

See also: 防衛大臣

防ぼう衛えい相しょうは会かい見けんで新あらたな方ほう針

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The Minister of Defense announced a new policy at the press conference.

Kanji

防ward off, defend, protect
衛defense, protection
相inter-, mutual, together

Related words

防ぼう衛えい大だい臣じん
防衛大臣 is the full official title; 防衛相 is a common abbreviated form used in media.

Etymology

Abbreviation of 防衛大臣 (ぼうえいだいじん), combining 防衛 (defense) and 相 (minister).