守 kanji: meaning “guard”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N36 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- guard
- On'yomi
- シュ、ス
- Kun'yomi
- まも・る、まも・り、もり、かみ
Picture story to remember 守
A careful guard checks the roof (宀) and takes every measurement (寸) of the house to keep it safe.
Parts in this story:寸
How to write 守: stroke order
守 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 守
- 守備しゅびdefense
- 守るまもるto protect
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