English–Japanese

“protect” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimamoru

Example

家族を守ります。ka zoku o mamo ri ma su

I protect my family.

Illustration for 守る (protect)

How to say “protect” in Japanese

“Protect” in Japanese is 守る (mamoru).

Centers on keeping a person or thing safe from harm or danger.

Full entry for 守る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 守る

お母さんは子どもを守ります。o haha sa n wa ko do mo o mamo ri ma su

Mother protects the child.

大切な本を雨から守ります。tai setsu na hon o ame ka ra mamo ri ma su

I protect an important book from the rain.

Tips for using 守る

  • In everyday Japanese, 守る (mamoru) also applies to obeying rules and keeping promises, not only to protecting people or things.

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