保証
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Noun meaning guarantee or assurance. Often used in legal or commercial contexts. Example: 『この製品には一年の保証がついています』 (kono seihin ni wa ichinen no hoshou ga tsuite imasu, 'This product comes with a one-year warranty').
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User is shopping for a new laptop at an electronics store with their friend Ken. They are discussing warranty options for the purchase.
保証
ほしょう
guarantee
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'ho-sho' (ほしょう) as 'hold and show' — a guarantee holds and shows assurance, like a warranty card.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『保証』 (hoshou) is crucial in business and consumer transactions. Products often come with a 『保証書』 (hoshousho, 'warranty certificate'), and services may offer 『品質保証』 (hinshitsu hoshou, 'quality guarantee').
Forms
Base: 保証Noun meaning guarantee or assurance. Often used in legal or commercial contexts. Example: 『この製品には一年の保証がついています』 (kono seihin ni wa ichinen no hoshou ga tsuite imasu, 'This product comes with a one-year warranty').