Guardian in Japanese
"guardian" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "guardian" and related ideas.
Top pick
guard, protect, defend, obey
Reading: shu
6 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and hand. Protecting home with hands.
What it carries
Defense, observance, guard. Represents protection and maintenance.
Related kanji for "guardian"
guardian
go · peaceful
Composed of words and phonetic. Protecting with words.
guardian
ei · peaceful
Composed of go and leather. Protecting the path.
guardian
ban · dynamic
Composed of gather and field. Watching field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for guardian?
The most common kanji for "guardian" is 守, read as shu. It means guard, protect, defend. Related kanji: 護 (guardian), 衛 (guardian), 番 (guardian).
How many strokes does 守 have?
守 has 6 strokes.