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まもる
mamoru
To protect; to abide (by the rules)
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守る
まもる
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To protect; to abide (by the rules)
mamoru
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana まもる
Romaji mamoru
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What does 守る mean in Japanese?
The word 守る (まもる) means "to protect; to abide (by the rules)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 守る?
守る is read as まもる (romaji: mamoru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 守る?
守る is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
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