How to Write 守 (guard, protect, defend, obey) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 守 (guard, protect, defend, obey) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (守)
Primary Radical (部首): 宀 — うかんむり (roof)
Radical Position: Top (Kanmuri / 冠) (冠 (Kanmuri))
Semantic Theme: Roofs, buildings, houses, shelter, and enclosures
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 宀 (うかんむり (roof))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 宀.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 守
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 守 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 守?
The Japanese character 守 (guard, protect, defend, obey) has 6 strokes (6画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 6 strokes of 守 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 守?
For the Kanji 守 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is シュ, ス and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is まも.る, まも.り, もり, -もり, かみ. Its primary English meaning is "guard, protect, defend, obey".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 守?
The Kanji 守 (guard, protect, defend, obey) is written with 6 strokes (JLPT N3). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 守 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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