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How to say 'Secure' in Japanese | 確保

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The Japanese word for Secure is 'Kakuho', written as 確保 in Japanese.'Secure' in hiragana is かくほ.

    word

    確保

    Meaning

    Secure

    Reading

    かくほ

    kakuho

    Kanji

    確Certain 保Preserve

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '確保 (かくほ)' means 'secure' or 'ensure'. It is used to describe the act of guaranteeing or securing something, such as resources, safety, or opportunities. This term is often used in formal or business contexts. For example: We need to secure enough resources「十分な資源を確保する必要がある」(じゅうぶんなしげんをかくほするひつようがある). The company ensured the safety of its employees「会社は従業員の安全を確保した」(かいしゃはじゅうぎょういんのあんぜんをかくほした). Note that '確保' is commonly used in contexts where something is being guaranteed or made certain, such as securing a seat, ensuring safety, or guaranteeing supplies.

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    3397

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 確保

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    確

    Meaning

    Certain

  • kanji

    保

    Meaning

    Preserve

Words Related to 確保 Through the Kanji 確

These 13 Words contain the Kanji 確 as well.

  • word

    確か

    Meaning

    Certain, Sure

  • word

    確り

    Meaning

    Firmly

  • word

    確認

    Meaning

    Confirmation

  • word

    正確

    Meaning

    Accurate

  • word

    明確

    Meaning

    Clear, Definite

  • word

    確かめる

    Meaning

    Confirm

  • word

    確立

    Meaning

    Establishment

  • word

    確定

    Meaning

    Confirmation, Finalization

  • word

    確実

    Meaning

    Certain

  • word

    確信

    Meaning

    Conviction

  • word

    確率

    Meaning

    Probability

  • word

    不確か

    Meaning

    Uncertain

  • word

    的確

    Meaning

    Accurate

Words Related to 確保 Through the Kanji 保

These 18 Words contain the Kanji 保 as well.

  • word

    保険

    Meaning

    Insurance

  • word

    保育

    Meaning

    Childcare

  • word

    保つ

    Meaning

    Maintain

  • word

    担保

    Meaning

    Collateral

  • word

    保有

    Meaning

    Possession

  • word

    保健

    Meaning

    Healthcare

  • word

    保全

    Meaning

    Preservation, Conservation

  • word

    保持

    Meaning

    Maintenance, Retention

  • word

    保管

    Meaning

    Storage

  • word

    保証

    Meaning

    Guarantee, Warranty

  • word

    保証人

    Meaning

    Guarantor

  • word

    保存

    Meaning

    Storage, Preservation

  • word

    保育園

    Meaning

    Nursery

  • word

    保障

    Meaning

    Security, Guarantee

  • word

    保守

    Meaning

    Maintenance, Conservation

  • word

    安保

    Meaning

    Security

  • word

    保護

    Meaning

    Protection

  • word

    保護者

    Meaning

    Guardian

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