Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 擁護(ようご) in Japanese

擁護
Kana Reading
ようご
Romaji
yōgo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    protection; advocacy; support; defence; championship; vindication
    Example sentence
    彼女女性権利擁護熱心な支持者である She is a strenuous supporter of women's right.
  • Parts of speech
    noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
    Example sentence
    彼ら自国権利擁護した They stood up for the rights of their nation.

Examples of 擁護, ようご in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

16 strokes

hug, embrace, possess, protect, lead

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

20 strokes

safeguard, protect

On'Yomi: ゴ

Kun'Yomi: まも.る

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