How to say 'Protect' in Japanese | 守る

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The Japanese word for Protect is 'Mamoru', written as 守る in Japanese.'Protect' in hiragana is まもる.

word

守る

Meaning

Protect

Reading

まもる

mamoru

Kanji

守Protect

Explanation

The Japanese verb '守る (まもる)' means 'to protect' or 'to guard'. It is used to describe the action of keeping something or someone safe from harm, danger, or loss. This verb can be applied to physical protection, such as guarding a place or person, as well as abstract concepts like protecting one's honor or principles. For example: I will protect my family「私は家族を守る」(わたしはかぞくをまもる). He protects the environment「彼は環境を守る」(かれはかんきょうをまもる). The verb can also imply adherence to rules or traditions, as in '守るべきルール (まもるべきルール) (rules that should be followed)'.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

734

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 守る

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

守

Meaning

Protect

Hiragana in the Word 守る

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 守る Through the Kanji 守

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 守 as well.

word

留守

Meaning

Absence

word

守備

Meaning

Defense

word

見守る

Meaning

Watch

word

守護

Meaning

Guardian

word

保守

Meaning

Maintenance, Conservation

word

留守番

Meaning

House sitting

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'Mamoru' means 'Protect' .

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