Protect in Japanese
"protect" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "protect". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
Reading: ho
9 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of person and simpleton. Person protecting.
What it carries
Protection, preservation, insurance. Represents protecting.
Related kanji for "protect"
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go · peaceful
Composed of words and phonetic. Protecting with words.
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shu · peaceful
Composed of roof and hand. Protecting home with hands.
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bou · powerful, peaceful
Composed of hill and direction. Defending direction with hill.
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you · peaceful, wisdom
Combines 'hand' (扌) with 'embrace' (雍), depicting holding something in both arms. Carries meanings of support and protection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for protect?
The most common kanji for "protect" is 保, read as ho. It means protect, guarantee, keep. Related kanji: 護 (protect), 守 (protect), 防 (protect), 擁 (protect).
How many strokes does 保 have?
保 has 9 strokes.