VocabJLPT N2
defense
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. protection
  2. 2. defense
  3. 3. providence
  4. 4. amulet
A noun meaning protection, defense, or a charm that keeps someone safe. It can refer to the act of guarding something or to a physical lucky charm, such as those sold at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My senior complimented me, saying "Your defenses are solid."

Sentence 2

Have you actually thought about your protection when things go wrong?

Sentence 3

The coach laid out the game plan: "We start with defense."

Sentence 4

I reflected on it — my defenses really are paper-thin.

Sentence 5

Whoa, that hit just blew through the defense!