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保護犬 【ほごけん】

  1. [n] dog held at an animal shelter or rescue centre; rescue dog
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
保 Protect, Guarantee, Keep, Preserve, Sustain, Support ホ, ホウ たも.つ
護 Safeguard, Protect ゴ まも.る
犬 Dog ケン いぬ, いぬ-