Security
Safeguarding
noun, する verb
If you preserve and don't hinder, you're providing security, you're safeguarding something.
This word is used in contexts where the emphasis is on protecting from harm. For example, you'll see it in compound words like 社会保障 (social security) 安全保障 (security) and 人権保障 (safeguarding human rights).
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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.
日本にはどんな社会保障がありますか。
What kind of social security is there in Japan?
明日は、国家安全保障会議に出席する予定です。
Tomorrow, I will attend the National Security Council.
学校で、基本的人権の保障について学びました。
At school, I learned about safeguarding basic human rights.