N2
保 meaning and readings
This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.
Kanji
保
N2
- Meaning
- protect, take care
- Onyomi
- ホ
- Kunyomi
- たも(つ)
- Formula
- 保 = 亻 + 呆。
Story
保 shows 亻 and 呆 together, and means 'protect, take care'.
Continue with study
This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–50 cumulative review
More kanji in this level
Looking at other N2 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.