Word Network: 保護する

To prevent; to stop something from happening or continuing.

To keep; to maintain (e.g., health).

To protect; to keep safe.

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Kankyou refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It can describe the natural world (the environment) or specific social/physical settings like home, school, or work.