Meaning of 保護色(ほごしょく) in Japanese

保護色
Kana Reading
ほごしょく
Romaji
hogoshoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    protective coloration; protective colouration; camouflage

Related Kanji

色 JLPT 4

6 strokes

color

On'Yomi: ショク, シキ

Kun'Yomi: いろ

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護 JLPT 1

20 strokes

safeguard, protect

On'Yomi: ゴ

Kun'Yomi: まも.る

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保 JLPT 2

9 strokes

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

On'Yomi: ホ, ホウ

Kun'Yomi: たも.つ

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