What does 保護 mean?
保護 is a Japanese noun meaning “care, protection, shelter” in English. It can also be translated as “preservation” depending on context. It is written as 保護 in kanji, ほご in hiragana, and hogo in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その子はおじの保護を受けている。
He is in custody of his uncle.
人類が環境を保護しなければ環境から人類は締め出されるだろう。
If mankind doesn't take care of the environment, the environment may eliminate mankind.