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

  • 社会保険

    social insurance

    ガン保険

    cancer insurance

    生命保険

    life insurance

Context Sentences

生命保険、入ってる?

Do you have life insurance?

旅行保険、どこのやつにした?

Which travel insurance did you choose?

しまった。また家に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