用心棒 | Japanese meaning

用心棒【ようじんぼう】

Frequency rank: 12,810. – 12,840.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

bodyguard; bouncer; guard
bar (e.g. on a door); bolt
stick or pole used for self-defenceorig. meaning

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用心棒【ようじんぼう】Frequency rank: 12,810. – 12,840.
ようじんぼう

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bodyguard; bouncer; guard

This meaning refers to someone hired for protection or security, typically in a physical capacity. They may work in various settings such as private events, bars, or even personal security.

ぶいあいぴいVIP。

He works as a bodyguard for VIPs.

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I hired a bouncer for the event.

bar (e.g. on a door); bolt

This meaning describes a physical security feature used to prevent entry or to secure a door, often providing protection against unauthorized access.

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A metal bolt has been installed on the door.

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At night, he bolted the window.

stick or pole used for self-defence

This meaning of the word refers to an object that can serve as a weapon for protection in dangerous situations, implying a readiness to defend oneself.

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He was carrying a stick for self-defense against an attack.

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I prepared a pole to protect myself.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to hire a bodyguardto become a bodyguardto hire a bodyguard (literally: to attach a bodyguard)to take precautionsthe job of a bodyguarda bodyguard is necessarydoor security (bouncer)to work as a bodyguardto pay a bodyguardthe role of a bodyguard

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