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守
Protect, Guard, Obey
まも-る (mamo-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word お守り (omamori) refers to the lucky charms sold at Japanese shrines and temples. People carry them for protection, health, success, or safe travel.
Memory Trick
Imagine standing under a ROOF while protecting your family from danger. A safe home reminds you to PROTECT and GUARD.
Readings
Onyomi: シュ (shu)
Kunyomi: まも-る (mamo-ru)
Example Words
守る
まもる (mamoru)
To protect
留守
るす (rusu)
Absent from home
お守り
おまもり (omamori)
Protective charm
守備
しゅび (shubi)
Defense
Example Sentence
約束を 守ってください。
やくそくを まもってください。
yakusoku o mamotte kudasai
Please keep your promise.