Translation guide
A person or thing that protects someone or something from harm or danger.
A person who guards, defends, or keeps someone safe.
A formal or literary term for a guardian or protector, often used in fantasy or official contexts.
He is the protector of the kingdom.
A guardian or protector, commonly used for parents, legal guardians, or someone responsible for a child's welfare.
Please come with a parent or guardian.
A guardian or protector, often with a nuance of a dedicated defender. Less common than 守護者.
He is respected as the protector of the village.
Loanword from English, used in specific contexts like games, movies, or titles.
He is a guardian of the galaxy.
An item or device designed to shield from injury or damage.
Common loanword for protective gear in sports or work, like knee pads or chest protectors.
Wear a protector during baseball games.
Protective gear or armor, used in martial arts, sports, or military contexts.
Safety equipment or protective device, often used in industrial or medical settings.
A guard or shield, often used in sports like boxing or as a general term for a protective barrier.
Something non-physical that safeguards rights, values, or well-being.
An advocate or defender, often used for someone who protects rights, ideas, or people.
He is known as a protector of human rights.
A guardian deity or patron saint, used metaphorically for a powerful protector.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'something that protects', used when no specific noun fits.
The law is a protector of the weak.
English 'protector' often sounds natural, but Japanese prefers specific roles like 保護者 (guardian) or 守護者 (guardian) depending on context. Using a generic word may sound odd.
He is my guardian.
保護者 is for legal or caregiving guardians (parents, teachers). 守護者 is for mythical, formal, or fantasy protectors. Choose based on the relationship.
Attend a parent-teacher meeting.
The dragon is the protector of the treasure.
Put on kendo protective gear.
Wearing protective equipment is mandatory at construction sites.
Keep your guard up in boxing.
このお守りは旅の守護神です。
This charm is a protector for travelers.