“Protect” or “Guard” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “護”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “護” means “Defend”, “Talisman” or “Patron saint” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “護”
Jouyou Kanji “護” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 20 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ご(go) |
| こ(ko) | |
| Kun-Yomi | まも(る)(mamo(ru)) |
| Meanings | Defend, Protect, Guard, Save, Rescue, Defense, Protection |
| Talisman, Charm, Amulet |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “護”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 護衛(ごえい-go e i) | Escort, Guard, Bodyguard, Convoy |
| 護衛艦(ごえいかん-go e i ka n) | Escort ship, Escort vessel, Destroyers |
| 護岸(ごがん-go ga n) | Shore protection, Revetment, River wall, Seawall, Sea bank |
| 護憲(ごけん-go ke n) | Protection of the Constitution, Constitution protection |
| 護国(ごこく-go ko ku) | ① Country protection, Defense of one’s country, ② Gokokuji Temple |
| 護持(ごじ-go ji) | Defending firmly and maintain it, Defend and maintain |
| 護身(ごしん-go shi n) | Self-defence, Self-protection |
| 護送(ごそう-go so u) | ① Sending somebody under escort, Convoy, ② Sending prisoners from one place to another while detained |
| 護符(ごふ-go fu) | Amulet, Talisman, Charm |
| 護法(ごほう-go ho u) | ① Defence of Buddhist doctrines, God who defends Buddhist doctrines, ② Defence of the law, ③ Religious power to dispel demons and diseases |
| 護摩(ごま-go ma) | Homa ritual, Secret method of Esoteric Buddhism, An event in esoteric Buddhism called ‘goma’ |
| 愛護(あいご-a i go) | Kind treatment, Tender care and protection |
| 加護(かご-ka go) | Divine protection, Guardianship |
| 看護(かんご-ka n go) | Nursing, Nursing care |
| 看護師(かんごし-ka n go shi) | Nurse, Registered nurse |
| 救護(きゅうご-kyu u go) | Rescue |
| 警護(けいご-ke i go) | Guard, Bodyguard, Escort |
| 守護(しゅご-shu go) | Protection, Safeguard, Defence |
| 庇護(ひご-hi go) | Protection, Patronage, Shelter |
| 弁護(べんご-be n go) | Defense, Advocacy, Pleading |
| 弁護士(べんごし-be n go shi) | Counsel, Attorney, Lawyer |
| 防護(ぼうご-bo u go) | Protection, Guard, Shielding |
| 保護(ほご-ho go) | ① Protection, Safeguard, Guardianship, Custody, Patronage, ② Preservation, Conservation |
| 養護(ようご-yo u go) | Nursing, Protective care |
| 擁護(ようご-yo u go) | Defense, Protection, Support |
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