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護

N1

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • safeguard
  • protect

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ゴ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • まも.る
Strokes
20
JLPT Level
N1
Frequency
#468
School Grade
Grade 5
Radical
言#149 · speech

Components

Common Words

  • 護衛ごえいNounguard, convoy, escort
  • 護岸ごがんNounriver dike
  • 護憲ごけんNounprotecting the constitution
  • 護送ごそうNounescort (e.g. under guard), convoy
  • 護国ごこくNoundefense of one's country, defence of one's country
  • 愛護あいごNounprotection, tender care
  • 介護かいごNounnursing, care, caregiving, caring
  • 看護かんごNounnursing, (army) nurse

Practice in Kanjiru

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