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守役 (もりやく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
nurse ; nanny ; guardian
Refers to a person entrusted with the care and supervision of a child, often in a historical or domestic setting. Can imply a protective or guiding role beyond simple childcare.
Similar words 乳母うば 乳母 specifically refers to a wet nurse who breastfeeds an infant, while 守役 is a broader term for a child's caretaker or guardian.
子こ 守もり 子守 is a more common, everyday term for babysitter or childminder, whereas 守役 carries a more formal, protective, or historical nuance.
Etymology Compound of 守 (もり, 'protect, watch over') and 役 (やく, 'role, duty'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely originated in the context of assigning a specific person to guard and care for a child.
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The guardian is responsible for protecting the children from danger.
