防御

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 防御 is read as ぼうぎょ and means defense or protection against attack.
• Basic usage: It can describe strengthening a castle gate's defenses or players stopping an attack through coordinated defense.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Strengthening a defensive position
  • 防御 means reinforcing protection at the gate in preparation for enemy attack. Example: 守備隊は城門を固め、敵の攻撃に備えて防御を強化しました。
• Coordinated defense in sport
  • 防御 is the organized defense with which the players stop a fast attack. Example: 選手たちは組織的な防御で相手の速い攻めを防ぎました。