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What is the Kanji for 'Protect' and 'Defend'? | 護

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Protect' and 'Defend' is 護.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    Reading

    kunyomiまも

    mamo

    onyomi

    go

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    保護: protection. The Japanese verbal noun '保護 (ほご)' means 'protection'. It refers to the act of protecting or safeguarding someone or something from harm, danger, or damage. This term is often used in contexts such as environmental protection, legal protection, or the protection of rights. For example: environmental protection is important「環境保護は大切です」(かんきょうほごはたいせつです). The law provides protection for workers「法律は労働者を保護します」(ほうりつはろうどうしゃをほごします). Note that '保護' is commonly used in formal or official contexts and can be paired with verbs like 'する' to form phrases like '保護する' (to protect).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    783

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Say

    Radical Form Of

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    介護

    Meaning

    Care

    word

    看護婦

    Meaning

    Nurse

    word

    看護

    Meaning

    Nursing

    word

    守護

    Meaning

    Guardian

    word

    保護

    Meaning

    Protection

    word

    弁護

    Meaning

    Defense

    word

    保護者

    Meaning

    Guardian

    word

    弁護士

    Meaning

    Lawyer

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

    kanji

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 蒦 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Catch game

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harvest

Learn the Kanji

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What does 護 mean?

護 means 'Protect' and 'Defend'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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