保障 (ほしょう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

保障 (ほしょう) means guarantee / security / assurance.

See example sentences below.

保障 at a glance

保障

ほしょうhoshou

N3noun

guarantee / security / assurance

保障ほしょうhoshouN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

guarantee / security / assurance

Example 1

この商品は一年間の保障があります。

Translation

This product has a one-year warranty.

Example 2

政府は国民の生活を保障する責任がある。

Translation

The government has the responsibility to ensure the people's lives.