Translation guide
A person or thing that protects someone or something from harm or danger.
A person who guards, defends, or keeps someone safe.
A formal or literary term for a guardian or protector, often used in fantasy or official contexts.
彼は王国の守護者だ。
He is the protector of the kingdom.
An item or device designed to shield from injury or damage.
Something non-physical that safeguards rights, values, or well-being.
An advocate or defender, often used for someone who protects rights, ideas, or people.
English 'protector' often sounds natural, but Japanese prefers specific roles like 保護者 (guardian) or 守護者 (guardian) depending on context. Using a generic word may sound odd.
彼は私の保護者です。
He is my guardian.
保護者 is for legal or caregiving guardians (parents, teachers). 守護者 is for mythical, formal, or fantasy protectors. Choose based on the relationship.
保護者会に出席する。
Attend a parent-teacher meeting.
A guardian or protector, commonly used for parents, legal guardians, or someone responsible for a child's welfare.
保護者同伴でお越しください。
Please come with a parent or guardian.
A guardian or protector, often with a nuance of a dedicated defender. Less common than 守護者.
彼は村の守り手として尊敬されている。
He is respected as the protector of the village.
Loanword from English, used in specific contexts like games, movies, or titles.
彼は銀河のガーディアンだ。
He is a guardian of the galaxy.
Common loanword for protective gear in sports or work, like knee pads or chest protectors.
野球の試合ではプロテクターを着用する。
Wear a protector during baseball games.
Protective gear or armor, used in martial arts, sports, or military contexts.
剣道の防具を身につける。
Put on kendo protective gear.
Safety equipment or protective device, often used in industrial or medical settings.
工事現場では保護具の着用が義務です。
Wearing protective equipment is mandatory at construction sites.
A guard or shield, often used in sports like boxing or as a general term for a protective barrier.
ボクシングでガードを固める。
Keep your guard up in boxing.
彼は人権の擁護者として知られている。
He is known as a protector of human rights.
A guardian deity or patron saint, used metaphorically for a powerful protector.
このお守りは旅の守護神です。
This charm is a protector for travelers.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'something that protects', used when no specific noun fits.
法律は弱者の保護するものだ。
The law is a protector of the weak.
The dragon is the protector of the treasure.
The dragon is the protector of the treasure.