Japanese symbol for “convoy”
護衛
ごえい
Romaji: goei
guard; convoy; escort
In Japanese, convoy is 護衛, read ごえい (goei).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vs, vt guard; convoy; escort
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “convoy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 護送 | ごそう gosou | escort (e.g. under guard); convoy |
| 船団 | せんだん sendan | fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships |
| コンボイ | コンボイ konboi | convoy |
| 車列 | しゃれつ sharetsu | column of cars; motorcade; convoy |
| 護送船団 | ごそうせんだん gosousendan | convoy (of ships) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 保護 | ほご hogo | protection; safeguard; guardianship |
| 弁護士 | べんごし bengoshi | lawyer; attorney |
| 看護 | かんご kango | nursing; (army) nurse |
| 弁護 | べんご bengo | defense; defence; pleading |
| 擁護 | ようご yougo | protection; defence; support |
| 介護 | かいご kaigo | nursing; care; caregiving |
| 防衛 | ぼうえい bouei | defense; defence; protection |
| 自衛隊 | じえいたい jieitai | Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF |
See also: Chinese symbol for “convoy”.
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