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Kanji 護: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 護: safeguard, protect

Key takeaways

Kanji 護: safeguard, protect. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

safeguardprotect

On reading

Kun reading

まも.る

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 護

safeguard, protect

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

言 + 蒦

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji combines 'word' (言) and 'measure' (蒦). It represents protecting something by giving verbal instructions and carefully measuring or monitoring the situation. Think of safeguarding someone through careful observation and guidance, as seen in words like protection or nursing.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

  • 介護かいご

    nursing / caregiving / elder care

  • 看護かんご

    nursing / care by nurses

  • 護衛ごえい

    guard / escort / protection

  • 弁護べんご

    defense / legal pleading

  • 保護ほご

    protection / care / guardianship

  • 養護ようご

    protection / nursing care / support

  • 看護婦かんごふ

    female nurse

Commonly used words

  • 介護
    かいご

    nursing / caregiving / elder care

  • 看護
    かんご

    nursing / care by nurses

  • 護衛
    ごえい

    guard / escort / protection

  • 弁護
    べんご

    defense / legal pleading

  • 保護
    ほご

    protection / care / guardianship

  • 養護
    ようご

    protection / nursing care / support

Example sentences

Example 1

おばあさんの介をしています。

Translation

I am taking care of my grandmother.

Example 2

の仕事は大変ですが大切です。

Translation

Caregiving work is hard but important.

Example 3

彼女は病院で看をしています。

Translation

She works as a nurse in the hospital.

Example 4

が必要な患者が増えています。

Translation

The number of patients needing nursing care is increasing.

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