Financial protection against loss, illness, accidents, etc. Used in compounds like 生命保険 (life insurance) and 自動車保険 (car insurance).
I took out insurance before going on an overseas trip.
This hospital accepts insurance.
guarantee; warranty; safeguard
A promise or measure that ensures something will happen or be protected; often used figuratively. Common in phrases like 保険をかける (to take precautions) or 保険の意味で (as a safeguard).
Applying to one more university is a safeguard in case I don't pass.
Backing up data is a kind of insurance.
I took out life insurance after getting married.
I prepared another plan as a safeguard in case things failed.
When the accident happened, I used my insurance to cover the repair costs.
This treatment isn't covered by insurance.
After the fire, I received the insurance payout.
I canceled the insurance policy since I no longer needed it.
life insurance
health insurance doctor; doctor accepting insured patients · life insurance examining doctor