Onyomi: ヨウ · Kunyomi: - · Meanings: embrace, hug, lead, possess, protect
Kanji for embrace, hug, lead, possess, protect
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| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 擁護 | ようご | protection, defence, support, safeguarding, championship, vindication | common Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb |
| 擁する | ようする | to embrace, to hug | common Suru verb - special class, Transitive verb |
| 抱く | いだく | to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby), to embrace, to hug | common JLPT-N3 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb |
| 擁立 | ようりつ | backing (for a position), giving support to, helping (someone) to a position | common Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb |
| 擁壁 | ようへき | retaining wall, breast wall, revetment | Noun |
| 擁護論 | ようごろん | championship, defense (e.g. of a position in debate), apologetics | Noun |
| 応護 | おうご | the Buddha's help (aid, succour) | Noun |
| 擁護者 | ようごしゃ | advocate, defender, champion, backer | Noun |