N3
あいご (aigo)
愛護
protection; kind treatment; humane care (usually of animals/nature)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the protection, kind treatment, or humane care of animals, children, or nature to keep them safe from harm. Often used as 動物愛護 (animal protection) or 自然愛護. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Humane care! Protecting the weak! You are like a clumsy, cute little lamb under my care! I will hug you tightly and protect you from all the cold winds of this world!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『愛護よ！「動物愛護」と同じでね、あんたみたいに頼りなくて放っておけない子羊は、私がこの腕の中にぎゅっと抱きしめて、冷たい外風から生涯愛護（保護）してあげるのよ！』
📝 Example Sentences
我が国では動物_______管理法に基づき、ペットの遺棄や虐待に対して厳しい罰則が科されます。
In our country, based on the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, strict penalties are imposed on pet abandonment and abuse.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "愛護"!
野生生物を絶滅の危機から救うため、地域住民が一体となって自然_______活動に取り組んでいます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 優しく保護する「愛護（自然愛護）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『自然愛護！素晴らしいわ！私もあんたという「超デリケートな彼氏」を愛護（ケア）するために、毎日お菓子やハグで優しく保護してあげるわ！』
English: Since it represents protecting and treating something gently, 'protection/kind treatment' (aigo) is correct. Haruka: 'Nature protection! Wonderful! Even I, to protect (care for) a "super-delicate boyfriend" like you, protect you gently with daily sweets and hugs!'
English: Since it represents protecting and treating something gently, 'protection/kind treatment' (aigo) is correct. Haruka: 'Nature protection! Wonderful! Even I, to protect (care for) a "super-delicate boyfriend" like you, protect you gently with daily sweets and hugs!'
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