Japanese

かくほ
Meaning: securing; ensuring; maintaining
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

確
保

Example sentences

At the shelter, securing food and water is the top priority.
非常口に続く通路を確保してください。
Please keep the passage leading to the emergency exit clear.
そのプロジェクトを完遂するには、さらなる人員の確保が必要だ。
To complete that project, it is necessary to secure further personnel.
無人島での生存は、水と食料の確保が鍵となる。
Survival on a deserted island depends on securing water and food.
警察は容疑者の身柄を確保した。
The police took the suspect into custody.
来週のイベントに向けて、十分な警備要員を確保する必要がある。
It is necessary to secure enough security personnel for next week's event.
利益を確保するために、人件費を削減する必要がある。
In order to ensure profits, it is necessary to reduce personnel expenses.
政府は新たな財源を確保する必要がある。
The government needs to secure new funding.
原子炉の安全性を確保することが最優先事項だ。
Ensuring the safety of the nuclear reactor is the top priority.
政府は海外に住む邦人の安全確保に努めている。
The government is striving to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals living overseas.

Usage Notes

To obtain and maintain something firmly. Used for resources, safety, space, or even apprehending a suspect in police contexts.

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