保
Kanji · N2
保 / protect
Kanji for protect, guarantee, or keep.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ホ、ホウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たも.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
保 carries the meaning protect, guarantee, or keep.
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Common compounds with 保
保護するほごする
保守主義ほしゅしゅぎconservatism
保持するほじする
保守的ほしゅてきconservative
生保せいほlife insurance
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