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守る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 守る.
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Entry
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.
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