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Kanji Detail for 守 - "protect, defend, obey"

  • Meaning

    守 means "protect, defend, obey."

    1. Protect, Guard - To protect or guard someone or something.

    2. Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.

    3. Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.

    4. Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.

    5. Shelter, Shield - To provide protection or safety.

    6. Defend, Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense.

    7. Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.

    8. Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.

    9. Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.

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Sentences including

  • You should buy an answering machine.

  • He is the only one that doesn't observe the custom.

  • Once you have made a promise , you should keep it.

  • We should always keep our promise.

  • He was always as good as his word.

  • We must observe the rules.

  • He could do nothing but watch.

  • He won't be away for long.

  • I'd like you to be more punctual.

  • He is a man of his word.

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