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入り口を守る

iri-guchi o mamoru
phrase★Intermediate— guard the entrance
general

To protect or guard the entrance of a place, ensuring that only authorized people can enter.

警備員は入り口を守るために常に警戒している。

The security guard is always on alert to guard the entrance.

犬が入り口を守るように訓練された。

The dog was trained to guard the entrance.

💡

This phrase is often used in contexts where security or protection of an entrance is important, such as in security work or animal training.

Collocations

入り口を守る警備員security guard at the entrance犬が入り口を守るdog guarding the entrance

Synonyms

入り口を警備する入り口を防衛する

Antonyms

入り口を開放する

Related Phrases

入り口を封鎖するphrase
to block the entrance
入り口を監視するphrase
to monitor the entrance

💡Pro Tip

Literal vs. Metaphorical Use

While the phrase is often used literally, it can also be used metaphorically to describe protecting something abstract, like one's privacy or personal space.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase is most commonly used in contexts involving physical security or protection, but it can also be used in more abstract situations.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of '入り口' (entrance) and '守る' (to guard), reflecting the literal meaning of protecting an entrance.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing security measures or even abstract concepts like protecting one's personal boundaries.

Word Breakdown

入り口
entrance
root
+
を
object marker
particle
+
守る
to guard
verb
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