Kanji

Meaning

protect shield defend

Readings

Kun'yomi

  • ひさし awning (over a window, doorway, etc.)
  • ひさし がみ classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
  • ひさし をかしておもやをとられる to have one's kindness taken advantage of
  • おおう
  • かばう

On'yomi

  • patronage
  • いん protection
  • きょく harboring (a criminal)

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