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愛護 (あいご) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
protection ; tender care ; loving care
Means protecting and caring for something with affection or concern, especially animals, nature, or things regarded as valuable. Often appears as a noun in compounds and official-sounding phrases, and as 愛護する.
体たい
は
動どう
物ぶつ
愛あい
護ご
の
活かつ
動どう
を
続つづ
け
て
いる
。
The organization continues its animal welfare activities.
Kanji 愛 love, affection, favourite Similar words 保ほ 護ご A broader word for protection or preservation; it does not necessarily include the affectionate or caring nuance of 愛護.
可愛かわい がる A more everyday verb meaning to dote on or treat affectionately, often toward pets or children; 愛護 is more formal and includes protection.
擁よう 護ご Means defending or advocating for a person, position, or rights; 愛護 focuses on caring protection rather than argument or defense.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound of 愛, associated with love or affection, and 護, associated with guarding or protecting; the compound expresses protection accompanied by care or affection.
