Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 保険(ほけん) in Japanese

保険
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
ほけん
Romaji
hoken
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    insurance; guarantee
    Example sentence
    来年から日本介護保険制度始まるね。 The new national elder-care insurance system starts next year, right?

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Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

11 strokes

precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: けわ.しい

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

On'Yomi: ホ, ホウ

Kun'Yomi: たも.つ

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