護
護
safeguard, protect
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Common Words
1
to protect; to guard; to defend
Examples
あなたは、自分の家族を守らなければならない。
You have to protect your family.
2
to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow
Examples
いったん約束したのであれば、守らなければならない。
Once you have made a promise, you must keep it.
1
protection; safeguard; guardianship; custody; patronage
Examples
その子はおじの保護を受けている。
He is in custody of his uncle.
2
preservation; conservation
Examples
人類が環境を保護しなければ環境から人類は締め出されるだろう。
If mankind doesn't take care of the environment, the environment may eliminate mankind.
1
guard; convoy; escort
Examples
彼は多数の護衛を連れて旅行した。
He traveled with a large escort.
1
guardian; protector; patron; parent
Examples
ジョンはヘレンの保護者のようにふるまっている。
John acts like Helen's guardian.
1
protection; defense; defence
Examples
守りを固めろ！来るぞ！
Tighten the defences! They're coming!
2
providence
3
Abbreviation
amulet; charm; talisman
1
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
Examples
私達は危険から身を守った。
We protected ourselves against danger.
1
援護 only
support; help; backing
Examples
彼を援護するのが義務だ。
It is incumbent on us to support him.
2
covering (from enemy attack); protection
1
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
Examples
普通の看護師は、ちんこに溲瓶も添えるし手術の時は剃毛もするぞ。
A typical nurse will do such things as helping with a urinal bottle, and shaving in preparation for surgery!
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