保護
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Base noun form. Used to denote the act or state of protecting or sheltering someone or something.
Theme

User and their friend Aiko are volunteering at an animal shelter, talking about the importance of care and protection for animals.

保護

ほご

care, protection, shelter

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'ho-go' (保護) sounds like 'hug-go' — a hug that goes around to give care and protection. 'Hug-go' → 保護 (hogo, 'care, protection, shelter').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『保護』 (hogo) is a key concept in social welfare, often used in contexts like child protection, animal shelters, or environmental conservation. For example, 『動物保護施設』 (doubutsu hogo shisetsu, 'animal protection facility') highlights the cultural emphasis on caring for vulnerable beings.

Forms

Base: 保護Base noun form. Used to denote the act or state of protecting or sheltering someone or something.