援護射撃 えんごしゃげき Also written 掩護射撃 Meanings Noun (providing) covering fire Noun, する verb, Transitive supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up Kanji 援 aid. Read as エン. 護 protect 射 shoot. Read as シャ. 撃 attack. Read as ゲキ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists