護 Kanji – safeguard
The Japanese kanji 護 can mean safeguard, protect.
Meaning and Readings
How is 護 read?
護 has the onyomi reading ゴ and the kunyomi reading まもる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as go, mamoru.
Common Japanese Words Using 護
These common Japanese words contain 護. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 護謨（ゴム） — gum, rubber
- 愛護（あいご） — protection, tender care
- 介護（かいご） — nursing, care, caregiving, caring
- 看護（かんご） — nursing, (army) nurse
- 看護婦（かんごふ） — (female) nurse
- 警護（けいご） — bodyguard, escort
- 護衛（ごえい） — guard, convoy, escort
- 護岸（ごがん） — river dike
- 護憲（ごけん） — protecting the constitution
- 護送（ごそう） — escort (e.g. under guard), convoy