庇ひ護ご

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

patronage; protection; aegis

Refers to protection or support given by a powerful person, organization, or state, often with a nuance of sheltering or looking after someone weaker. Used in formal or written contexts.

• 彼かれは有ゆう力りょく者しゃの庇ひ護ごのもとで事じ業ぎょうを始はじめた。

  He started his business under the patronage of an influential person.

• 難なん民みんは国こく連れんの庇ひ護ごを求もとめた。

  The refugees sought the protection of the United Nations.