protect, shield, defend, eaves
Also: canopy, penthouse, visor
On'yomi (音読み)
- ヒ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ひさし
- おお.う
- かば.う
About this kanji
The kanji 「庇」 primarily means to protect, shield, or defend, and it also refers to eaves or a canopy that offers shelter. This kanji is typically used as a noun, like in the word 'ひさし' (hisashi), which means eaves, providing protection from rain. It's also related to verbs like 'おおう' (oou), meaning to cover or conceal. Another interesting usage is in the verb 'かばう' (kabau), which means to defend or protect someone. When you see this kanji, think of it as a sign of shelter and care, both physically and emotionally.
Example sentences
庇の工事が進む。
The eaves construction is progressing.
Meanings across languages
- English
- protect, shield, defend, eaves, canopy, penthouse, visor
- 한국어
- 보호하다
- 中文
- 保护
- id
- melindungi
- th
- ป้องกัน
- es
- proteger
- fr
- protéger
- de
- schützen
- pt
- proteger
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