Meaning

Primary

Bodyguard

Alternatives

Bouncer, Guard

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Who do you know that will use a pole to stop someone from breaking your heart? Your bodyguard! He's there to make sure no one hurts you, and for some reason he really likes using a pole to do it.

Reading

ようじんぼう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私の用心棒をしてくれない?

Will you work as my bodyguard?

彼は用心棒として働いている。

He works as a bodyguard.

用心棒がいるから、安心して歩ける。

I can walk safely because there's a bodyguard.

彼女の用心棒は、いつも彼女の後ろにぴったりくっついている。

Her bodyguard is always right behind her.

Kanji Composition