English–Japanese

“protection” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihogo

Example

動物を保護します。dō butsu o ho go shi ma su

We protect animals.

Illustration for 保護 (protection)

How to say “protection” in Japanese

“Protection” in Japanese is 保護 (hogo).

保護 (hogo) centers on keeping a person, animal, or thing safe from harm or loss.

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

Example sentences with 保護

スマートフォンの保護にはケースが必要です。su mā to fo n no ho go ni wa kē su ga hitsu yō de su

A case is necessary to protect a smartphone.

Tips for using 保護

  • 保護 (hogo) often describes keeping a vulnerable person, animal, or place safe over time, while rescue usually means removing someone from immediate danger.

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