English–Japanese

“guard” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigādo

Example

試合で相手の攻撃をガードします。shi ai de ai te no kō geki o gā do shi ma su

I guard against the opponent's attack in the game.

Illustration for ガード (guard)

How to say “guard” in Japanese

“Guard” in Japanese is ガード (gādo).

A guard stays alert while protecting people, places, or property from danger or intrusion.

Full entry for ガード: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ガード

コンサート会場では、ガードが入口を見張っています。ko n sā to kai jō de wa gā do ga iri guchi o mi ha tte i ma su

At the concert venue, a guard is watching the entrance.

Tips for using ガード

  • English speakers commonly use security guard for a person assigned to protect a building, but guard is enough when the role is already understood from the context.

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