Word Meaning 護符

ごふ gofu

護符 is read as ごふ (gofu) and means talisman.

Meaning

English

  1. talisman
  2. amulet
  3. charm

Reading

Kana

ごふ

Romaji

gofu

Writing Variants

  • 御符 ごふ gofu
  • 御符 ごふう gofuu
  • 御封 ごふ gofu
  • 御封 ごふう gofuu
  • 護符 ごふう gofuu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 31 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 129373 Priority U

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

護国

ごこく

defense of one's country

護憲

ごけん

protecting the constitution

護衛

ごえい

guard

護岸

ごがん

river dike

護送

ごそう

escort (e.g. under guard)

護身

ごしん

self-protection

護持

ごじ

defend and maintain

護民官

ごみんかん

tribune (of ancient Rome)

護法

ごほう

defence of the constitution

護身用

ごしんよう

(for) self-defense

護教論

ごきょうろん

apologetics

護岸工事

ごがんこうじ

levee protection works

Example Sentences

1

そぼはたびのまえにごふをもたせてくれた。

My grandmother gave me a charm before the trip.