まもる

守 る

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to protect, to guard, to defend

    • あなたは、自分の家族を守らなければならない。
      You have to protect your family.

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to keep (i.e. a promise), to abide (by the rules), to observe, to obey, to follow

    • いったん約束したのであれば、守らなければならない。
      Once you have made a promise, you must keep it.