Japanese word

確保

Pronunciation

Romajikakuho

Meaning

  • nounsecuring

Example

席を確保します。seki o kaku ho shi ma su

I will secure a seat.

Illustration for 確保 (securing)

More examples

旅行では、宿泊先の確保を早めに行います。ryo kō de wa shuku haku saki no kaku ho o haya me ni okona i ma su

When traveling, I secure my accommodation early.

Core concept

Describes securing access to something needed by obtaining it or setting it aside before it is used.

Common phrases

  • 席の確保seki no kaku ho

    securing a seat

  • 時間の確保ji kan no kaku ho

    securing time

  • 場所の確保ba sho no kaku ho

    securing a place

  • 予算の確保yo san no kaku ho

    securing a budget

Similar words

予約yoyaku: An advance arrangement that keeps a place, service, or item available for use.
取り置きtorioki: The act of keeping an item aside for someone until a later time.
調達chōtatsu: The act of obtaining needed goods or resources for a particular purpose.

Definition in Japanese

必要な人や物、場所などを確実に手に入れ、または取り置き、利用できる状態にしておくこと。hitsu yō na hito ya mono ba sho na do o kaku jitsu ni te ni i re ma ta wa to ri o ki ri yō de ki ru jō tai ni shi te o ku ko to

Word origin

確 (kaku, "certain") and 保 (ho, "protect") form a Sino-Japanese compound whose parts suggest keeping something safely and certainly available.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 確保 (kakuho) often refers to setting aside enough time, space, or resources before they are needed.

Other meanings

  • reservingnoun
  • ensuringnoun
  • obtainingnoun

Related words

  • 確保するkakuhosurusecureverb

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