noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
protection; safeguarding; guardianship
General term for protecting people, rights, or things from harm, danger, or loss. Often used in legal, social, and technical contexts.
子どもの保護は社会全体の責任だ。
Protecting children is the responsibility of society as a whole.
この法律
This law protects consumer rights.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Used for maintaining natural environments, cultural assets, or resources in their existing state. Often appears in compound terms like 環境保護 (environmental protection).
この地域では自然保護活動が盛んだ。
Nature conservation activities are thriving in this area.
古い建物を保護するために基金が設立された。
A fund was established to preserve the old buildings.