Keyword
hug
Info
FrequencyTop 2100-2200
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 3
Heisig1488
Readings
よう
(99%)
Composed of
left hand
softening
Used in vocabulary (10 in total)
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to have; to possess
Examples (10 in total)
Apart from his parents, nobody would defend the suspect.
We must always stand up for our rights.
Who defended Tom?
We must fight for our democracy.
She is a strenuous supporter of women's rights.
That is a large force with 5,000 soldiers.
We are entrusted with the protection of children's rights.
The patriots stood up for the rights of their nation.
Human rights groups are putting pressure on authoritarian governments.
Health advocates have pushed for laws restricting work-place smoking.