“Guard” in Japanese
Short answer
Guard in Japanese is “鍔” (tsuba). Full meaning: guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat), visor, peak; brim (of a pot), flange, collar.
Other ways to say “Guard” in Japanese
番人
bannin guard, watchman
警手
keishu guard, signalman, attendant
防具
bougu guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)
警衛
keiei guard, patrol, escort
守衛
shuei (security) guard, caretaker, janitor, doorkeeper, gatekeeper
警防
keibou guard
番衆
banshu guard (of a daimyo, emperor, etc.)
衛兵
eihei guard, sentinel, garrison
護衛
goei guard, convoy, escort
見張り
mihari watch, guard, lookout, surveillance, watchman, sentinel
護拳
goken guard (of a sword)
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