This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

保証

保障

Reading

Kana: ほしょう
Romaji: hoshō
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty

Kanji

Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 たも.つ
Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
Readings: ショウ、 あかし
Meanings: evidence, proof, certificate
Readings: ショウ、 さわ.る
Meanings: hinder, hurt, harm

Example Sentences

保証(ほしょう)(いち)年間(ねんかん)です。
➥We guarantee our products for one year.
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(わたし)(きみ)成功(せいこう)保証(ほしょう)できる。
➥I can assure you of your success.
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平等(びょうどう)憲法(けんぽう)保障(ほしょう)されている。
➥Equality is guaranteed by the Constitution.
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(ちち)友人(ゆうじん)保証人(ほしょうじん)となった。
➥Father vouched for his friend.
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(きみ)保証人(ほしょうじん)になりましょう。
➥I will be your guarantor.
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社会(しゃかい)保証(ほしょう)がきいてあきれるよ。
➥Social security? Who do they think they're kidding.
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