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護
護
20 strokes
Frequency: 351
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

safeguard
protect

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まも.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もり

Common Words

守る
まもる
護る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #283
1

to protect; to guard; to defend

Examples
あなたは、自分の家族を守らなければならない。
You have to protect your family.
2

to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow

Examples
いったん約束したのであれば、守らなければならない。
Once you have made a promise, you must keep it.
保護
ほご
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #2758
1

protection; safeguard; guardianship; custody; patronage

Examples
その子はおじの保護を受けている。
He is in custody of his uncle.
2

preservation; conservation

Examples
人類が環境を保護しなければ環境から人類は締め出されるだろう。
If mankind doesn't take care of the environment, the environment may eliminate mankind.
護衛
ごえい
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #3123
1

guard; convoy; escort

Examples
彼は多数の護衛を連れて旅行した。
He traveled with a large escort.
保護者
ほごしゃ
Noun
Freq #5906
1

guardian; protector; patron; parent

Examples
ジョンはヘレンの保護者のようにふるまっている。
John acts like Helen's guardian.
守り
護り
まもり
守
Noun
Freq #5963
1

protection; defense; defence

Examples
守りを固めろ！来るぞ！
Tighten the defences! They're coming!
2

providence

3

Abbreviation

amulet; charm; talisman

弁護士
べんごし
Noun
Freq #6127
1

lawyer; attorney

Examples
その弁護士への謝礼はとても高かった。
The lawyer's fee was very high.
身を守る
身を護る
みをまもる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #6868
1

to defend oneself; to protect oneself

Examples
私達は危険から身を守った。
We protected ourselves against danger.
加護
かご
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #8267
1

divine protection

Examples
神の御加護がありますように。
May God keep you!
援護
えんご
掩護
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #8422
1

援護 only

support; help; backing

Examples
彼を援護するのが義務だ。
It is incumbent on us to support him.
2

covering (from enemy attack); protection

看護師
かんごし
Noun
Freq #8547
1

(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN

Examples
普通の看護師は、ちんこに溲瓶も添えるし手術の時は剃毛もするぞ。
A typical nurse will do such things as helping with a urinal bottle, and shaving in preparation for surgery!
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