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近衛 (このえ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

近この衛え

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Meanings

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noun

Imperial Guards

Refers to the historical Japanese Imperial Guards, the military organization that protected the Emperor and the Imperial Palace.

近この衛えは天皇てんのうを守まもる役やく目めを担になっていた。
The Imperial Guards were responsible for protecting the Emperor.

Kanji

近near, early, akin
衛defense, protection

Etymology

Compound of 近 (kon, 'close') and 衛 (ei, 'guard'), referring to guards who are close to the sovereign.