Vocabulary
What does 守る (まもる, mamoru) mean?
守る (まもる, mamoru) means to protect; to obey, to keep (a rule).
Quick facts| Reading | まもる |
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| Romaji | mamoru |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmamoru
to protect; to obey, to keep (a rule)
- 1godan verb · transitive to protect; to guard; to defend
- 2godan verb · transitive to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
Example sentences
家族を守るために働きます。
I work to protect my family.
交通ルールを守ってください。
Please obey the traffic rules.
