鯨は保護されなければ、絶滅するだろう。

鯨は保護されなければ、絶滅するだろう。

Unless whales are protected, they will become extinct.

鯨(くじら)は保護(ほご)されなければ、絶滅(ぜつめつ)するだろう。

Kujira wa hogosarenakereba, zetsumetsusuru darou.

鯨 (くじら、クジラ)

whale (Cetacea spp.)

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

保護 (ほご、ほうご)

care; protection; shelter; safeguard; guardianship; favor; favour; patronage

絶滅 (ぜつめつ)

destruction; extinction

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ゲイ、くじら

Meaning: whale

Readings: ホ、ホウ、たも.つ

Meanings: protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

Readings: ゴ、まも.る

Meanings: safeguard, protect

Readings: ゼツ、た.える、た.やす、た.つ

Meanings: discontinue, beyond, sever, cut off, abstain, interrupt, suppress

Readings: メツ、ほろ.びる、ほろ.ぶ、ほろ.ぼす

Meanings: destroy, ruin, overthrow, perish