Japanese

まもる
Meaning: to protect; to guard; to defend
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 護る 護らない
Polite 護ります 護りません
Past 護った 護らなかった
Polite + Past 護りました 護りませんでした
Te-form 護って 護らなくて
Potential 護れる 護れない
Passive 護られる 護られない
Causative 護らせる 護らせない
Causative + Passive 護らされる 護らされない
Imperative 護れ 護るな

Handwriting

護
る

Example

He is working very hard to protect his beloved family.

Usage Notes

The kanji '護る' specifically emphasizes protection against harm or destruction.

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