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護

Kanji 護: meaning "Safeguard, Protect", readings, stroke order

The kanji 護 means "Safeguard, Protect". On'yomi: ゴ; kun'yomi: —. JLPT N1 kanji, with example words.

Readings

Meaning
Safeguard, Protect
On'yomi
ゴ
Kun'yomi
—
Strokes
20
Level
JLPT N1
Official status
Jōyō (common-use kanji)

Words with 護

  • 看護婦 かんごふ — (female) nurse
  • 保護 ほご — care, protection, shelter
  • 護衛 ごえい — guard, convoy, escort
  • 介護 かいご — nursing
  • 看護 かんご — nursing
  • 弁護 べんご — defense, pleading, advocacy
  • 養護 ようご — protection, nursing, protective care

Stroke order · 20 strokes

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Strokes: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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