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守

守 — guard, protect, defend

Learn the correct stroke order for 守 (guard), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)シュshu、スsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まも.るmamoru、まも.りmamori、もりmori、-もりmori、かみkami
Strokes6
Radical宀
Frequency#457
Meaningsguard, protect, defend, obey

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

看守かんしゅprison guard; warder; jailernoun
厳守げんしゅstrict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliancenoun
攻守こうしゅoffense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fieldingnoun
子守こもりlooking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysittingnoun
守りもりbabysitting; babysitternoun
守りまもりprotection; defense; defencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 守 (guard) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 宀.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 守 is #457, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

看守かんしゅ — prison guard; warder; jailer
厳守げんしゅ — strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
攻守こうしゅ — offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 守 have?

The kanji 守 (guard) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 守?

守 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 守 mean?

守 means: guard, protect, defend, obey. On'yomi readings: シュ, ス. Kun'yomi readings: まも.る, まも.り, もり, -もり, かみ.

What JLPT level is 守?

守 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.