Translation of Japanese word "守る" to English
守る
まもる
[mamoru]
IPA: /mandoɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
How to use
守る (mamoru) — 'to protect / keep (a promise) / obey'. Group 1. 約束を守る — keep a promise. ルールを守る — follow rules. 国を守る — protect the country.
🇬🇧 English
to protect / keep
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 守る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まもる
Romaji Transcription: mamoru
Example Sentences
彼は私を守ってくれた。
かれはわたしをまもってくれた。
He protected me.
彼女は犬を守っている。
かのじょはいぬをまもっている。
She is protecting the dog.
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Common phrases
- 約束を守る— to keep a promise
- ルールを守る— to follow the rules
Frequency rank: #403 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "守る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "守る" means "to protect / keep" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "守る"?▼
The word "守る" is read as "まもる" (mamoru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to protect or keep something.".
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