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JLPT N1 · 20 strokes

The kanji 護 — “to protect”

護 means to protect and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 20 strokes and uses the word radical (言).

Stroke order · 20 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): ゴ
Kun'yomi (訓読み): まも(る)
Radical: 言 · word
Strokes: 20

How to remember 護

Words (言) plus a hand shielding a bird — protect. 保護 (conservation); 看護師 (nurse); 介護!! — elder care; a major industry in Japan!

Example words with 護

On'yomi readings

保護ほごprotection, conservation
介護かいごelder care, nursing care

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