守
Kanji · N2
守 / guard
Kanji for guard, protect, or defend.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュ、ス | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | まも.る、まも.り、もり、-もり、かみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
守 carries the meaning guard, protect, or defend.
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Common compounds with 守
保守主義ほしゅしゅぎconservatism
留守番電話るすばんでんわanswering machine / answerphone
保守的ほしゅてきconservative
子守歌こもりうたlullaby
お守りおまもりcharm / amulet / talisman
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