How to say "assurance" in Japanese
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- 保証ほしょうnoun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers assurance as a pledge or guarantee: a commitment that something will be done or is the case. It points to the promise itself, as when a firm gives an assurance of quality.
- 安心あんしんnoun, na-adjective, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers assurance as a feeling rather than a promise: peace of mind, relief, or a sense of security. It names the state of mind itself, as when good news sets your mind at ease.
Use 保証 for assurance as a pledge or guarantee that something will be done, and 安心 for assurance as a feeling — peace of mind, relief, or a sense of security.
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