English–Japanese

“insurance” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihoken

Example

保険に入ります。ho ken ni hai ri ma su

I get insurance.

Illustration for 保険 (insurance)

How to say “insurance” in Japanese

“Insurance” in Japanese is 保険 (hoken).

Provides financial protection when an uncertain event causes a loss, in return for regular payments.

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

Example sentences with 保険

海外旅行の前に保険に入ります。kai gai ryo kō no mae ni ho ken ni hai ri ma su

I get insurance before traveling abroad.

Tips for using 保険

  • The same word 保険 (hoken) applies to health, cars, homes, and travel, while the surrounding words usually show what kind of coverage is meant.

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