Japanese word

弁護

Pronunciation

Romajibengo

Meaning

  • noundefense

Example

私は弟を弁護します。watashi wa otōto o ben go shi ma su

I defend my younger brother.

Illustration for 弁護 (defense)

More examples

その説明は、彼の弁護になりません。so no setsu mei wa kare no ben go ni na ri ma se n

That explanation does not serve as his defense.

Core concept

Describes protecting a person or position by arguing against blame, doubt, or attack.

Common phrases

  • 弁護をするben go o su ru

    defend someone

  • 弁護を依頼するben go o i rai su ru

    request legal defense

Similar words

擁護yōgo: The act of standing up for a person, idea, or position when it faces criticism or attack.
弁明benmei: Words that explain or justify a person's actions when someone blames or questions them.

Definition in Japanese

人の立場を守るために、非難や疑いに反論すること。hito no tachi ba o mamo ru ta me ni hi nan ya utaga i ni han ron su ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 弁護 (bengo) combines 弁 (ben, "argue") and 護 (go, "protect"), giving the sense of protecting someone through argument.

Usage tips

  • In legal English, defense can mean the side representing an accused person, while 弁護 (bengo) refers to the act of defending someone or a position.

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