noun
A loanword used in contexts such as sports, business, or technology, often implying a safeguard or protective measure. Less common than native terms like 保護 (ほご) in everyday language.
このソフトウェアはウイルスからのプロテクションを提供します。
This software provides protection against viruses.
ボクシングではヘッドギアが重要なプロテクションだ。
In boxing, headgear is an important protection.