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What is the Kanji for 'Protect'? | 守

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Protect', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Protect' is 守.

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    Reading

    kunyomiもり

    mori

    まも

    mamo

    onyomiす

    su

    しゅ

    shu

    Parts

    寸Measurement 宀Roof

    Example Word

    守る: protect. 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)'.

    Radical

    宀

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    399

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 守

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

    radical

    宀

    Meaning

    Roof

守 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    狩

    Meaning

    Hunting, Hunt

Words Using 守

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    守る

    Meaning

    Protect

    word

    保守

    Meaning

    Maintenance, Conservation

    word

    見守る

    Meaning

    Watch

    word

    守備

    Meaning

    Defense

    word

    守護

    Meaning

    Guardian

    word

    留守

    Meaning

    Absence

    word

    留守番

    Meaning

    House sitting

Kanji Related to 守 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

Kanji Related to 守 Through the Part 宀

These 36 kanji contain the part 宀 as well.

    kanji

    室

    Meaning

    Room

    kanji

    宙

    Meaning

    Midair

    kanji

    寝

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    宿

    Meaning

    Lodging

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    完

    Meaning

    Complete

    kanji

    察

    Meaning

    Guess

    kanji

    宅

    Meaning

    House

    kanji

    審

    Meaning

    Investigate, Judge

    kanji

    宣

    Meaning

    Proclaim, Promulgate

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    富

    Meaning

    Wealth, Rich

    kanji

    宝

    Meaning

    Treasure

    kanji

    官

    Meaning

    Government, Bureaucrat

    kanji

    宵

    Meaning

    Wee hours, Early evening

    kanji

    定

    Meaning

    Determine

    kanji

    実

    Meaning

    Fruit, Truth

    kanji

    寡

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    字

    Meaning

    Character

    kanji

    客

    Meaning

    Guest, Customer

    kanji

    家

    Meaning

    House

    kanji

    容

    Meaning

    Contain, Looks

    kanji

    宜

    Meaning

    Right, Best regards

    kanji

    寮

    Meaning

    Dormitory

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    宛

    Meaning

    Address

    kanji

    宗

    Meaning

    Religion

    kanji

    宰

    Meaning

    Preside, Manager

    kanji

    寄

    Meaning

    Draw near

    kanji

    寒

    Meaning

    Cold

    kanji

    寛

    Meaning

    Magnanimous, Tolerance

    kanji

    宴

    Meaning

    Banquet

    kanji

    宮

    Meaning

    Palace

    kanji

    安

    Meaning

    Cheap, Relax

    kanji

    害

    Meaning

    Harm

    kanji

    寂

    Meaning

    Quietly, Lonely

Learn the Kanji 守

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 守 mean?

守 means 'Protect'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.