noun
Abbreviation of 生命保険. Common in business, news, and everyday conversation.
See also: 生命保険
生保の営業マンが家に来た。
A life insurance salesman came to my house.
生保各社が新商品を発
Life insurance companies announced new products.
noun
Abbreviation of 生活保護. Used in administrative and social welfare contexts.
See also: 生活保護 (せいかつほご)
生保の申請手続きは複雑だ。
The application process for public assistance is complicated.
彼は生保を受けながら就職活動をしている。
He is job hunting while receiving welfare.
Abbreviation formed by taking the first kanji of 生命保険 (life insurance) or 生活保護 (public assistance).