守

to protect; to guard; to defend

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

to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on

to watch intently; to stare; to gaze; to watch (and see what happens); to follow

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

absence; being away from home

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

house-sitting; house-sitter

Usu. as お留守になる

neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended

protection; defense; defence

providence

Abbreviation

amulet; charm; talisman

charm; amulet; talisman

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; staying at home

caretaker; house-sitter

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

protection; safeguard

shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)

babysitting; babysitter

protecting; keeping; keeper

babysitting; babysitter; nanny

taking care of; looking after; accompanying

guardian; custodian

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

defense; defence

Baseball

fielding

defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence

prison guard; warder; jailer; gaoler

during absence from home

(security) guard; caretaker; janitor; doorkeeper; gatekeeper

Abbreviation

answering machine; answerphone

to defend oneself; to protect oneself

to keep a promise; to keep one's word

to hold fast; to protect to the end

to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)

guardian deity

guardian deity

offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding

observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance