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JLPT N3 · Useful verbs

守る

まもる

to protect; to keep (a promise)

Stroke order of 守る

2 characters, 7 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

守 · 6 strokesる · 1 strokes

Memory trick

A hand (寸) stands firm under the roof (宀), guarding the house.

Parts: 守 = 宀 roof + 寸 hand

The characters in 守る

  • る る — ru (1 strokes)

Example sentence

約束を守ってください。

やくそくをまもってください。

Please keep your promise.

Words with 守

More words: Useful verbs

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