Japanese

ほご
Meaning: protection; preservation; conservation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

保
護

Example sentences

Protection of wild animals has become an urgent task.
ヘルメットは、事故の際に頭部を保護するために重要だ。
Helmets are important for protecting the head in case of an accident.
彼は長年、環境保護活動に携わっている。
He has been involved in environmental protection activities for many years.
環境保護の観点から、プラスチックの使用を減らすべきだ。
From the perspective of environmental protection, we should reduce the use of plastic.
彼は怪我をした目を保護するために眼帯をつけている。
He is wearing an eye patch to protect his injured eye.
絶滅の危機に瀕している動物たちを保護する必要がある。
We need to protect animals that are on the verge of extinction.
海岸で産卵するウミガメを保護する活動が行われている。
Activities to protect sea turtles nesting on the coast are being carried out.
絶滅の危殆に瀕している動植物を保護する。
Protect animals and plants that are on the brink of extinction.
彼はその新しい環境保護プロジェクトの主唱者として知られている。
He is known as the main advocate for that new environmental protection project.
脳膜は脳を衝撃から保護する重要な役割を果たす。
The meninges play an important role in protecting the brain from impact.

Usage Notes

Refers to keeping something safe from harm, damage, or destruction.

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