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VocabJLPT N1

guard

Noun

Definitions

1. guard
2. watchman

This noun refers to a guard or keeper, someone whose job is to watch over and protect a place or thing. It can be used both literally, such as a security guard, and figuratively, such as a guardian of tradition.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

During lunch, the building guard was eating his boxed lunch.

Sentence 2

That guard never smiles, but he's not a bad person.

Sentence 3

The guard at the entrance asked, "Do you have a reservation?"

Sentence 4

In the end, whose side was that guard actually on?

Sentence 5

The guard at the venue told us, "Photography is not permitted."