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JLPT N38画 · 8 strokesradical 守grade 3freq #1000

protect, guard, keep

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シュ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • まも.る
  • まも.り
  • もり

Mnemonic

To guard the door, I'm sure to have a protective shield shaped like a house, symbolizing my role as the guardian.

About this kanji

The kanji 守 means to protect, guard, or keep. It is often used as a verb, as in 守る (まもる), which means "to protect." You will also see it in nouns like 守護 (しゅご), meaning "guardianship," and 守備 (しゅび), which refers to "defense". Additionally, 番守 (ばんもり) means "guard duty." This kanji has a strong connection to the idea of safety and security, reflecting its common use in contexts related to protection. When you encounter it, think of it as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding something valuable.

Example sentences

  • 彼はルールを守ります。

    He follows the rules.

Meanings across languages

English
protect, guard, keep
Tiếng Việt
bảo vệ, giữ gìn, canh gác
日本語
守る, 防ぐ, 保つ
한국어
보호하다, 지키다, 유지하다
中文
保护, 保持, 守护
id
melindungi, menjaga, mempertahankan
th
ปกป้อง, รักษา, เก็บ
es
proteger, guardar, mantener
fr
protéger, garder, conserver
de
schützen, bewahren, halten
pt
proteger, guardar, manter

Common compounds

  • 守護しゅごguardianship
  • 守るまもるto protect
  • 守備しゅびdefense, guard
  • 番守ばんもりguard duty

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