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護
護 (readings: ご; Japanese kanji) means “protect / safeguard”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 保護 (protection).
What does 護 mean?
| Kanji | 護 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | protect / safeguard |
| Readings | ご |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 護
護 is read ご depending on the word.
Example words with 護
| Example | 保護 (protection) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14