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Grade 5JLPT N1

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

9 strokes · frequency rank #146

On
ホ、ホウ
Kun
たも.つ

Stroke order

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  5. 5
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  8. 8
  9. 9

Common words

  1. ほごprotection; safeguard; guardianship; custody1
    • He is in custody of his uncle.

    • If mankind doesn't take care of the environment, the environment may eliminate mankind.

    • Parents provide protection for their children.

  2. あんぽsecurity (e.g. national security)2
  3. ほしゅmaintenance3
    • He is conservative to a degree.

  4. ほけんinsurance4
    • This insurance covers everything.

    • What's the name of your insurance company?

    • He took a job with an insurance company.

  5. かくほsecuring; obtaining; ensuring; guarantee5
    • I thought that if we lined up benches in the garden as well, we could achieve quite a seating capacity.

    • I can ensure a job for you.

    • Columbus secured this region of interests.

  6. あんぜんほしょう(guarantee of) security6
  7. ほぜんpreservation; conservation; maintenance; integrity7
    • This has been designated a conservation area.

    • The third is the preservation of environment. In this case, the conservation of energy and resources is needed.

  8. ほしょうguarantee; security; assurance; pledge8
    • You have my word on her sincerity.

    • I will endorse it.

    • We guarantee our products for one year.

  9. ほするto guarantee9
  10. ほけんpreservation of health; hygiene; sanitation10
    • WHO stands for World Health Organization.

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