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保護
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 保護.
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Entry
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.
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