Kanji
N1 9 strokes Grade 5 freq #146

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

person hito

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

security (e.g. national security)
protection; safeguard
(guarantee of) security
securing; obtaining
insurance
maintenance
preservation; conservation
guarantee; security
security; guarantee
preservation of health; hygiene

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

to guarantee

Example sentences

The old man gave the child shelter.

A group started a campaign to preserve rain forests.

I can ensure a job for you.

All you have to do to secure a seat is to wait in line.