守る

• 読み: まもる
• ローマ字: mamoru
• 漢字の分解: 守 (shu/mamo) — protect, guard, obey
• 発音: /ma.mo.ɾɯ/

意味

To protect; to guard; to abide (by the rules). Used both for physical defence and observing regulations.

A Group 1 (godan) verb conjugated with the る row. Has two core meanings: protecting someone or something from harm (家族を守る), and obeying rules or promises (約束を守る, ルールを守る). The noun form 守り (mamori) means a charm or amulet. Very common in both everyday speech and formal contexts.

例文

1. 子供を危険から守るのは親の責任だ。
2. 交通ルールをしっかり守りましょう。
3. 彼は最後まで約束を守ってくれた。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, rules, safety

トーン: serious

起源と歴史

The kanji 守 combines 宀 (roof radical) and 寸 (hand/measure). A hand under a roof — the image of protecting what is inside, guarding the home.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal