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insurance
An arrangement for compensation in case of loss or damage.
旅行保険を買った。
I bought travel insurance.
健康保険に入っていますか。
Do you have health insurance?
自動車保険に入らないと、車を運転できない。
You can't drive a car without having car insurance.
保険 means insurance, a system of financial protection against various risks.
COMMON TYPES:
- 生命保険: life insurance
- 健康保険: health insurance
- 自動車保険: car insurance
- 旅行保険: travel insurance
- 火災保険: fire insurance
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 保険に入る: to get/have insurance
- 保険をかける: to take out insurance
- 保険料: insurance premium
- 保険証: insurance card
NOTE:
Japan has universal health insurance (国民健康保険).