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庇

庇: eaves

eaves; to shield
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ひさし・おおう・かばう

庇 (ひさし) is eaves or an awning; 庇う (かばう) is to protect someone; 庇護 (ひご) is the on-yomi word for protection.

Key words

庇ひさしeaves, awning
庇うかばうto protect, shield
庇護ひごprotection, patronage
庇護者ひごしゃprotector, patron

Example sentences

It suddenly started to rain, so I took shelter under the shop's eaves.

When my little brother was scolded by the teacher, I stood up for him.

That country gives protection to people who have fled the war.

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