(ほごく)

ほごく
noun
protected area
1. protected area, reserve
An area designated for the protection of wildlife or natural features.
I visited a wildlife reserve.
This area is designated as a nature reserve.
Hunting is prohibited in the protected area.

保護区(ほごく) refers to areas designated for environmental or wildlife protection.

WORD FORMATION:
保護(ほご) (protection) + () (district/area)

TYPES OF PROTECTED AREAS:

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

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