Word details

護持

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 護持.

Dictionary

Entry

護持NounTransitive~する VerbFreq #74634
1

defend and maintain; support; protection

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

safeguard, protect

20 strokesFrequency 351JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Kun

まも.る

Nanori

もり

hold, have

9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

も.つ-も.ちも.てる

Nanori

もちもつ

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