Kanji

護

safeguard, protect

Kanji

Grade

Grade 5

Strokes

20 strokes

Radical

言部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

まもる

Nanori (Name Reading)

さね, まもる, もり

Common Readings

Example sentences

護衛 ごえい
首相は数人の護衛に守られていた

The Prime Minister was protected by several guards.

保護 ほご
野生動物の保護が急務となっている。

Protection of wild animals has become an urgent task.

頭部 とうぶ
ヘルメットは、事故の際に頭部を保護するために重要だ。

Helmets are important for protecting the head in case of an accident.

加護 かご
神の加護を信じて、彼は戦場へ向かった。

Believing in God's protection, he headed to the battlefield.

保護者 ほごしゃ
修学旅行の同意書に、保護者の署名をもらう。

Get the guardian's signature on the consent form for the school trip.

懇談 こんだん
先生と保護者が、子供の教育について懇談した。

The teacher and the parents had an informal talk about the children's education.

援護 えんご
味方の部隊が援護に駆けつけた。

The friendly troops rushed to provide support.

弁護士 べんごし
彼女は有名な弁護士に相談することに決めた。

She decided to consult a famous lawyer.

依頼 いらい
弁護士に調査を依頼した。

I requested an investigation from a lawyer.

護る まもる
彼は愛する家族を護るために一生懸命働いている。

He is working very hard to protect his beloved family.

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