守: the kanji for protect; keep
守 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means protect; keep. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
守 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
守 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュ (shu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 保守ほしゅ · hoshu | conservative; maintenance |
まもる (mamoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 守るまもる · mamoru | to protect; to keep (a promise) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …この地域は保守的な考えが多い。Kono chiiki wa hoshuteki na kangae ga ōi.This region has many conservative views.
- 家族を守るために働いている。Kazoku o mamoru tame ni hataraite iru.I work to protect my family.
- 約束は必ず守ります。Yakusoku wa kanarazu mamorimasu.I will always keep my promise.
- ルールを守って行動してください。Rūru o mamotte kōdō shite kudasai.Please act while following the rules.
- …警察は町の安全を守っている。Keisatsu wa machi no anzen o mamotte iru.The police protect the town's safety.
Questions about 守
How many strokes does 守 have?
守 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 守?
The on readings are shu (シュ), su (ス). The kun readings are mamoru (まもる), mori (もり).
What JLPT level is 守?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 守
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.