Meaning of 擁護 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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擁護
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Kana Readingようご
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Romajiyōgo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- protection; advocacy; support; defence; championship; vindication
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- Parts of speech
- noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
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Example Sentences
擁護, ようご used in context
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She is a strenuous supporter of women's right.
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They stood up for the rights of their nation.
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彼は人の自己尊厳のほうが重要だという理由で、自殺を擁護する。
He defends suicide on the grounds that one's self-dignity is more important.
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Apart from his parents, nobody would defend the suspect.
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His speech was an effective apology for the Government's policies.
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He stood for freedom of speech for everyone regardless of color.
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