1.
security, protection
The state of being protected or secured, especially regarding rights or safety.
社会保障制度を見直す。
To review the social security system.
安全保障条約を結んだ。
They signed a security treaty.
2.
guarantee (of rights, systems)
Ensuring that rights or benefits are maintained and protected.
憲法で人権が保障されている。
Human rights are guaranteed by the constitution.
教育を受ける権利は法律で保障されている。
The right to receive education is guaranteed by law.
言論の自由を保障することは民主主義の基本だ。
Guaranteeing freedom of speech is fundamental to democracy.
Used for systemic or institutional protection of rights and safety.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社会保障 (social security)
- 安全保障 (national security)
- 生活保障 (livelihood security)
- 人権の保障 (guarantee of human rights)
- 保障制度 (security system)
HOMOPHONES (all ほしょう):
- 保証 - guarantee (for products, promises)
- 保障 - security, protection (for rights, systems)
- 補償 - compensation (for damages)
MEMORY TIP:
保障 uses 障 (hinder/barrier) - protecting against threats