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守
On'yomi
シュ・ス
SHU / SU
Kun'yomi
まも.る・まも.り・もり・-もり・かみ
mamoru / mamori / mori / mori / kami
guard · protect · defend · obey
peaceful
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#457
Radical宀roof(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
守=
宀寸
roof + inch
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and hand. Protecting home with hands.
Symbolism
Defense, observance, guard. Represents protection and maintenance.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
旧套墨守
きゅうとうぼくしゅ
clinging to old customs; adhering to old traditions; clinging to old customs
創業守成
そうぎょうしゅせい
starting an enterprise and (or) carrying it to final success; starting an enterprise and (or) carrying it to final success
守株待兎
しゅしゅたいと
Guarding the tree stump waiting for a rabbit; Foolishly waiting for a lucky accident to repeat
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
源兼昌源兼昌
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