援護 (えんご) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
support; backing; help
Only when written 援護
General backing or assistance given to someone in need or to a position, person, or group; Restricted this non-military general sense to 援護.
彼の発言は多くの同僚から援護を受けた。
His remarks received backing from many colleagues.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
cover; protective support; protection from attack
Military or combat-like use for protecting allied forces from enemy attack, often while they advance or retreat; 援護射撃 is a common related compound.
