JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
護 — safeguard
- Reading
- ゴ・まも.る
- Meaning
- safeguard; protect
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
護 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゴ・まも.る and it means safeguard; protect. 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.
護 appears in everyday japanese words such as 介護 (nursing), 保護 (care) and 弁護 (defense).
Japanese words containing 護
Frequently asked questions
What does 護 mean in Japanese?
護 means safeguard; protect in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 護 read?
護 is read ゴ・まも.る. Reading it inside real words — 介護 and 保護 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 護 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 護 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 護 in a word?
A common word containing 護 is 介護 (かいご) — "nursing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 護 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 護 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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