JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
守 — guard
- Reading
- シュ・ス・まも.る・まも.り・もり・\~もり・かみ
- Meaning
- guard; protect; defend; obey
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
守 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シュ・ス・まも.る・まも.り・もり・\~もり・かみ and it means guard; protect; defend; obey. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
守 appears in everyday japanese words such as 保守 (conservative), 守備 (defense) and 守衛 (security guard).
Japanese words containing 守
Frequently asked questions
What does 守 mean in Japanese?
守 means guard; protect; defend; obey in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 守 read?
守 is read シュ・ス・まも.る・まも.り・もり・\~もり・かみ. Reading it inside real words — 保守 and 守備 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 守 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 守 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 守 in a word?
A common word containing 守 is 保守 (ほしゅ) — "conservative". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 守 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 守 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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