Translation guide
The English word 'guarding' refers to the act of protecting, watching over, or preventing escape. In Japanese, the best translation depends on what is being guarded and the context.
To keep someone or something safe from harm, often by standing watch or being on duty.
Used for guarding a person, especially a VIP, or a place like an embassy. Implies a formal, often professional, protective detail.
大統領の警護は厳重だ。
The president's guarding is tight.
General term for security guarding of buildings, events, or areas. Often used for security guards and systems.
空港の警備が強化された。
Airport guarding has been strengthened.
Escort guarding, like a bodyguard or naval convoy. Focuses on accompanying and protecting during movement.
彼は大使の護衛をしている。
He is guarding the ambassador.
A guard at a gate or entrance, often a specific job title. More about the person than the act.
守衛が門の前に立っていた。
A guard was standing in front of the gate.
To watch over someone or something to stop them from leaving or being taken.
Keeping watch over a person or thing, often to prevent escape or theft. Can be a person or the act.
囚人の見張りを怠るな。
Don't neglect guarding the prisoner.
Surveillance or monitoring, often with cameras or systematic observation. Less physical, more about watching.
To keep watch, stand guard. Casual and common for informal guarding, like watching a bag or a house.
ちょっと荷物の番をしてくれる？
Can you guard my luggage for a bit?
In sports like basketball or soccer, to closely mark an opponent to prevent them from scoring or receiving the ball.
Loanword from English 'mark', used in sports for guarding an opponent. Can be a noun or verb (マークする).
彼は相手のエースを厳しくマークした。
He tightly guarded the opponent's ace.
General term for defense, including guarding. Often used as a noun.
To guard something like one's reputation, privacy, or rights.
General verb for protecting or guarding. Works for abstract concepts as well as physical things.
プライバシーを守ることが大切だ。
Guarding your privacy is important.
Defense, guarding against attack or harm. Often used in military, sports, or abstract contexts.
警護 (けいご) is for personal protection of VIPs. 警備 (けいび) is for security of places or events. 護衛 (ごえい) is for escorting and protecting during movement.
The English gerund 'guarding' often translates to a noun or verb phrase in Japanese. Using ガーディング is not natural.
The suspect is under police guarding.
彼のディフェンスは素晴らしい。
His guarding is excellent.
Guarding against cyber attacks is necessary.