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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

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Kanji that share parts with 守.