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護

護 — safeguard, protect

Learn the correct stroke order for 護 (safeguard), a 20-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 520 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゴgo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まも.るmamoru
Strokes20
Radical言
Frequency#351
Meaningssafeguard, protect

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

愛護あいごprotection; tender carenoun
介護かいごnursing; care; caregivingnoun
看護かんごnursing; (army) nursenoun
警護けいごbodyguard; escortnoun
護衛ごえいguard; convoy; escortnoun
護岸ごがんriver dikenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 護 (safeguard) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 20 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 護 is #351, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

愛護あいご — protection; tender care
介護かいご — nursing; care; caregiving
看護かんご — nursing; (army) nurse

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 護 have?

The kanji 護 (safeguard) has 20 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 護?

護 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 護 mean?

護 means: safeguard, protect. On'yomi readings: ゴ. Kun'yomi readings: まも.る.

What JLPT level is 護?

護 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.