Keeping promises is important.
守
guard, protect, defend, obey
Kanji
Grade
Grade 3
Strokes
6 strokes
Radical
宀部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
シュ, ス
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
まもる, まもり, もり, -もり, かみ
Nanori (Name Reading)
え, かみ, さね, ま, まもり, まもる, もり, もれ
Common Readings
シュ, ス, まも…る, も…り
Example sentences
He is someone who absolutely keeps his promises.
The teacher watched over the students as they worked hard on the project.
She was watching over the child with a gentle look.
I asked my neighbor to look after the house while I was traveling.
I will protect you until the end.
Decorate the entrance with an amulet for protection against evil.
We hired new soldiers to strengthen the castle's defenses.
The islanders continue to protect their traditional festivals.
"The knights defended the palace to the death and protected the king."
Example Vocabulary
守る
to protect; to keep (a promise); to obey (rules)
見守る
to watch over; to keep an eye on
留守
absence; being away from home; looking after the house
お守り
to protect (humble); to watch over; to guard
守り
protection; defense; amulet
守護
protection; safeguard; guardianship
留守番
staying at home; watching the house
身を守る
to protect oneself; to defend oneself
お守り
to protect (humble); to watch over; to guard
約束を守る
to keep a promise
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.