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かばう
kabau
To protect someone, to  cover up for someone
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庇う
かばう
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To protect someone, to  cover up for someone
kabau
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana かばう
Romaji kabau
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What does 庇う mean in Japanese?
The word 庇う (かばう) means "to protect someone, to  cover up for someone" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 庇う?
庇う is read as かばう (romaji: kabau). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 庇う?
庇う is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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