JLPT N3

protect; defend

Item 37 of 446 | 6 strokes | Radical: 宀 (roof), 寸 (inch)

Readings

On'yomiシュ、ス
Kun'yomiまも・る

Mnemonic

PROTECT - roof with inch of space, guarding.

Example Words

守る (まもる) to protect; to guard; to uphold; to follow
留守 (るす) absence; being away from home