弁護

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 弁護 is read as べんご and can mean “defense” or “advocacy”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show defending an accused person in court and supporting one’s own position with evidence.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It can take a legal client in 被告を弁護する or a position or claim in 立場を弁護する.