“Self-protection” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-protection in Japanese is “護身” (goshin). Full meaning: self-protection, self-defence.
Other ways to say “Self-protection” in Japanese
保身
hoshin self-protection
自己保全
jikohozen self-protection, self-preservation
護身用
goshin'you (for) self-defense, (for) self-protection
自衛団
jieidan self defense group, self defence group; self-protection
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