保身

ほしん
self-protection

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ほしん【保身】

self-protection

〖U〗自己防衛

the art of self-protection 保身術

¶ → 保身を図る

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ほしん【保身】

self-protection.

●保身のことしか考えていない連中 those who only think of protecting themselves [their own interests]

・彼はただ保身のためにそうしたのだ. He acted that way only because he did not want to lose his position [solely for the purpose of protecting his own interests].

保身術 the art of self-protection; the skill of defending one's own interests.

●保身術を身に付ける learn the art of self-protection.