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庇う (かばう) — to protect someone | JLPT N1 · Nihongo Circle

庇う

かばう

N1

godan verbtransitive 他動詞usually kana

Meanings

1to protect someone
2to&nbsp
3&nbsp
4cover up for someone
5to protect (someone)
6to look after (e.g. an injured leg)
7to defend

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