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護 kanji: meaning “safeguard”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N120 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
safeguard
On'yomi
ゴ
Kun'yomi
まも・る

Picture story to remember 護

Sailors receive kind words (言) and flowers (艹) to safeguard their voyage.

Parts in this story:言

How to write 護: stroke order

護 is written with 20 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 護

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Kanji that share parts with 護.