庇

to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

patronage; protection

Word usually written using kana alone

awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof)

Architecture

narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building

Word usually written using kana alone

visor (of a cap); brim; peak

Abbreviation

classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle

desire to protect

guardian; mentor; protector

visor; eyeshade

overhanging snow; cornice

harboring (a criminal); harbouring

Sumo

rule allowing the clear winner of a bout to touch down first to avoid injury

right of asylum

protecting (someone); defending; standing up for

Idiomatic expression

to have one's kindness taken advantage of; give him an inch and he'll take a mile; to lend out the eaves but have one's whole house taken

Idiomatic expression

to have a favor returned with spite

Rare term

classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle

Obsolete term; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

protection; shield

Obsolete term; Orig. meaning

shadow of eaves