Kanji information

MeaningsSafeguard, Protect
On-yomi
Kun-yomiまも・る
Strokes20
JLPT LevelN1
Grade5
Frequency351

How to Write 護 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 護 mean?

Safeguard, Protect

How do you read 護?

On-yomi: ご / Kun-yomi: まも・る

How many strokes does 護 have?

20 strokes

護 appears in which JLPT level?

護 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 護 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 5 kanji.

How common is 護 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 351.

Where can I see the stroke order for 護?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 護 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 護?

U+8B77

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