Kanji for "Protect"
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "protect". The most popular choice is shown first.
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protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
Reading: ho
9 strokes · peaceful
Related kanji for "protect"
防7 strokes護20 strokes守6 strokes擁16 strokes
protect
bou · powerful, peaceful
protect
go · peaceful
protect
shu · peaceful
protect
you · peaceful, wisdom
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: 防 (protect), 護 (protect), 守 (protect), 擁 (protect).
How many strokes does 保 have?
保 has 9 strokes.