na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection
Describes a person, attitude, or environment that provides too much protection or care, often used critically of parenting or management styles.
彼の母親は過保護で、何でもやってしまう。
His mother is overprotective and does everything for him.
Overprotective parenting hinders a child's independence.
Compound of 過 (excessive) and 保護 (protection). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a straightforward Sino-Japanese formation.