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JLPT N3 Intermediate

守り

Defense, protection, or the act of guarding.

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Other forms

お守り omamori, a protective charm/amulet
子守 komori, babysitting/babysitter
守る mamoru, the verb "to protect"
1 Noun

Defense / Protection

The stance or action of shielding something from attack, danger, or change.

Example

城 の 守り を 強化 する 必要 が ある 。

We need to strengthen the castle's defenses.

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2 Noun

Caretaker / Babysitter (in compounds)

A person designated to watch over and care for someone, particularly a young child.

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Defense, protection, or the act of guarding.
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