Meaning

Primary

Insurance

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you are able to guarantee against risk, it's probably because you bought some good insurance! What do you use? The gecko 保険?

Reading

ほけん
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 保険をかける

    to take out insurance on something or someone

    保険を選ぶ

    to choose insurance

    保険を使う

    to use one's insurance

Context Sentences

どうして日本では、女性が保険の外交をすることが多いんですか?

Why is it more common for women to do insurance sales in Japan?

保険にか入するのに、出生証明書は必要ですか?

Do I need a birth certificate to get insurance?

しまった。また家に健康保険証を忘れてきちゃった。

Oh no, I left my health insurance card at home again.

Kanji Composition