Meaning

Primary

Guarantee

Alternatives

Assurance, Warranty

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Giving evidence (or a guarantee) that you will preserve something, is giving a guarantee, assurance, or warranty.

This word is used when the emphasis is on taking responsibility for something, as in a guarantor, a product warranty, or quality assurance.

Reading

ほしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 保証を受ける

    to receive a guarantee

    保証を行う

    to implement a warranty

    保証をする

    to guarantee

Context Sentences

来年もどってきても、あなたのポジションがあるかは保証しませんよ。

I can't guarantee that your position will still exist when you come back next year.

うまく組織を固められる保証はありませんよ。

There is no guarantee that I can strengthen the organization well.

私はワニカニのライフタイムメンバーですが、トーフグが五年後もあるなんて保証はないから本当にライフタイムでワニカニが使えるなんて思っていませんよ。

I am a lifetime member of WaniKani, but I don't really think I can use it for life, as there is no guarantee that Tofugu will still be around in five years.

Kanji Composition