Meaning of 保護 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
保護JLPT 1
-
Kana Readingほご, ほうご
-
Romajihogo, hōgo
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- care; protection; shelter; safeguard; guardianship; favor; favour; patronage
-
Example Sentences
保護, ほご, ほうご used in context
-
刺激を受け続けると肌の保護作用により角質が肥厚して、ゴワゴワしたり硬くなって、毛穴が目立ってきます。
If it continues to be stimulated the skin's protective function causes thickening and it becomes stiff and hard with pores that stand out.
-
The old man gave the child shelter.
-
本来は、貧困層の女性や子供に医療保護を提供するために創設された制度である、アメリカ低所得者医療扶助制度が、今日では、その予算の約3分の1を老人に費やしている。
Medicaid, a program originally created to provide medical care for poverty-level women and children, today spends almost a third of its budget on elderly people.
-
Let's bypass the protection circuit.
-
I am responsible for her protection.
-
She asked the police for protection.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
On: ホ, ホウ
Kun: たも.つ
9 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal