守まもり

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Meanings

1

noun

General term for protection, defense, or safeguarding. Sense 2 (providence) is a more abstract, often divine or fate-related protection; in modern usage it is largely covered by the broader protection sense.

このお守まもりは旅たびの守まもりになると言いわれている。
This amulet is said to provide protection during travel.

警けい察さつは市し民みんの安あん全ぜんの守まもりに当あたっている。

The police are responsible for the protection of citizens' safety.

2

noun

amulet; charm; talisman

abbreviation

Abbreviation of 守り札 or 守り袋; commonly refers to a protective charm or amulet, especially those from shrines and temples.