Word Meaning 守り

まもり mamori

守り is read as まもり (mamori) and means providence.

Meaning

English

  1. providence
  2. amulet
  3. charm
  4. talisman
  5. protection
  6. defense
  7. defence

Reading

Kana

まもり

Romaji

mamori

Writing Variants

  • 護り まもり mamori
  • まもり mamori

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 8 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Antonyms Rank 12605 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

守備

しゅび

defense

守る

まもる

to protect

まもり

providence

もり

babysitting

守り神

まもりがみ

guardian deity

守り人

まもりびと

guard

守立てる

もりたてる

to bring up

守りに入る

まもりにはいる

to go on the defensive

守戦

しゅせん

war of defense

守成

しゅせい

building up and maintaining

お守り

おまもり

charm

守衛

しゅえい

(security) guard

Example Sentences

10

Tighten the defences! They're coming!

You must keep your promise.

I want to protect this smile.

Follow the rules.

He is as good as his word.

He stuck to his promise.

The other team has an unbeatable defense.

I am supposed to babysit the children tonight.

This book is my good luck charm; I read it every five months.

Lord Jesus Christ in heaven, please protect me.