Kanji
What does the kanji 護 mean?
護 means protecting, guarding. On'yomi ゴ. Kun'yomi まも.る.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ゴ |
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| Kun'yomi | まも.る |
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| Strokes | 20 |
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| Main radical | 言 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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護On'yomi ゴKun'yomi まも.る
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework20 strokes
protecting, guarding
Memory hook
Words (言) and a hand (又) keeping the bird (隹) safe in its grass (艹) cage — PROTECT, SAFEGUARD.
Stroke order · 20 strokes
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Common words
- 介護かいごnursing care, caregiving
- 護衛ごえいescort, protection; bodyguard detail
- 看護婦かんごふnurse (female)
More words with this kanji
- 保護ほごprotection, care
- 弁護べんごdefense, advocacy (legal)
- 看護かんごnursing, patient care
- 養護ようごcare, protection (welfare)
