N3
守 meaning and readings
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Kanji
守
N3
- Meaning
- protect
- Onyomi
- シュ、ス
- Kunyomi
- まも(る)、もり
- Formula
- 守 = 宀 + 寸。
Story
守 is analyzed as a combination of 宀 (house), 寸 (hand) and denotes protect.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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