かばう
N1庇う
[kabau]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
Example Sentences
姉はいつも弟をかばって叱られていた。
The older sister was always scolded for protecting her younger brother.
彼は怪我した足をかばいながら歩いていた。
He was walking while favoring his injured leg.
仲間をかばうために嘘をついたことを後悔した。
I regretted lying to protect a friend.