JLPT N1 Advanced
生保
Abbreviation for life insurance or public welfare
Readings
Other forms
生命保険 seimei hoken - life insurance
生活保護 seikatsu hogo - public assistance
1 Noun
Life Insurance
Serves as the standard abbreviation for 生命保険 (せいめいほけん), covering death and medical insurance policies.
Example
将来 の ため に 、 生保 に 入って おい た 方 が いい です よ 。
You should get life insurance for the future.
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2 Noun
Welfare / Public Assistance
Functions as a common shorthand for 生活保護 (せいかつほご), the national welfare system for those facing financial hardship.
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