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守
守 (readings: しゅ, す, まも; Japanese kanji) means “to protect / to keep”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 守る (to protect).
What does 守 mean?
| Kanji | 守 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to protect / to keep |
| Readings | しゅ, す, まも |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 守
守 is read しゅ or す or まも depending on the word.
Example words with 守
| Example | 守る (to protect) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14