守る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 守る
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.
Kanji in this Word
守
6 strokes
Frequency: 457
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
guard
protect
defend
obey
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ス
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まも.る
まも.り
もり
-もり
かみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
し
も
て
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
戍
6 strokes
Meanings
protection
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュ
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まもり
まも.る
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