保ほ護ご区く

noun

sanctuary; nature reserve; protected area

A designated area where wildlife, natural habitats, or cultural resources are legally protected. Often used in official names and conservation contexts.

See also: 鳥獣保護区域

• この島しま全ぜん体たいが鳥ちょう獣じゅう保ほ護ご区くに指し定ていされている。

  This entire island is designated as a wildlife sanctuary.

• 国こく立りつ公こう園えん内ないにはいくつかの自し然ぜん保ほ護ご区くがある。

  There are several nature reserves within the national park.