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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

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    Reading

    kunyomiまも

    mamo

    onyomiご

    go

    Parts

    蒦 訁Say (言)

    Example Word

    介護: care. The Japanese noun '介護 (かいご)' refers to 'care', specifically the act of providing physical or emotional support to someone who is elderly, ill, or disabled. It is often used in contexts related to nursing, caregiving, or support services. For example: She works in elderly care「彼女は高齢者介護の仕事をしています」(かのじょはこうれいしゃかいごのしごとをしています). My father needs care at home「父は在宅介護が必要です」(ちちはざいたくかいごがひつようです). The term is commonly associated with professional or familial caregiving roles and is a significant topic in Japan due to its aging population.

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    783

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 護

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

    component

    蒦

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

Words Using 護

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    介護

    Meaning

    Care

    word

    看護婦

    Meaning

    Nurse

    word

    看護

    Meaning

    Nursing

    word

    弁護士

    Meaning

    Lawyer

    word

    保護

    Meaning

    Protection

    word

    守護

    Meaning

    Guardian

    word

    保護者

    Meaning

    Guardian

    word

    弁護

    Meaning

    Defense

Kanji Related to 護 Through the Part 蒦

These 2 kanji contain the part 蒦 as well.

    kanji

    穫

    Meaning

    Harvest

    kanji

    獲

    Meaning

    Seize, Catch game

Kanji Related to 護 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    誠

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Learn the Kanji 護

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.