Word details
かばう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かばう.
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Entry
1
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
Examples
世間の非難から僕をかばってくれませんか。
Will you screen me from public censure?
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
庇
protect, shield, defend, eaves, canopy, penthouse, visor
7 strokesGrade 9
On
ヒ
Kun
ひさしおお.うかば.う
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