Translation

庇護 / 後援 / 保護

Meaning

Aegis means protection, sponsorship, or authority, especially in the phrase under the aegis of an organization. It sounds formal and institutional, not casual help from a friend.

Examples

• その調査は国連の後援の下で行われた。
  The inquiry was conducted under the aegis of the UN.
• 新しい研究所は大学の庇護の下に置かれた。
  The new institute operated under the university's aegis.