守る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 守る | 守らない |
| Polite | 守ります | 守りません |
| Past polite | 守りました | 守りませんでした |
| Past | 守った | 守らなかった |
| Te-form | 守って | 守らないで |
| Desire | 守りたい | 守りたくない |
| Potential | 守れる | 守れない |
| Passive | 守られる | 守られない |
| Causative | 守らせる | 守らせない |
| Causative passive | 守らせられるalso 守らされる | 守らせられないalso 守らされない |
| Volitional | 守ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 守りましょう | |
| Imperative | 守れ | 守るな |
| Conditional | 守れば | 守らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 守ったら | 守らなかったら |
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Broad physical and abstract protection: shielding someone or something from harm, danger, or attack.
Parents protect their children from danger.
彼は国を守るために戦った。
He fought to defend his country.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
keep (a promise); observe (rules); follow
Used for upholding commitments, rules, laws, or social norms; common with 約束, ルール, 法律, etc.
約束を守ってください。
Please keep your promise.
交通ルールを守りましょう。
Let's follow the traffic rules.
You must follow the school rules.
The soldiers fought to protect their country.
She kept the secret with her friend.
Please be on time for the meeting.
守る is the everyday verb for protecting or keeping something safe, while 防衛 is a more formal, often institutional or strategic term for defense.
守る is the native Japanese verb meaning 'to protect' in a broad sense, while ガード is a loanword used for guarding in sports, security, or physical contexts and often paired with する.
守る is the basic verb for 'to protect' used in everyday speech, whereas 守護 is a more abstract, formal noun that pairs with する for the same idea.
守る means to protect or keep a promise/rule, while 貫く stresses sticking firmly to one's own principle or course of action despite opposition.
守る means to protect or defend, the direct opposite of 襲う's sense of attacking or assaulting.
守る means 'to defend' or 'protect', the opposite action to 討つ, which means to attack or defeat an enemy.
守る means to keep or obey a rule or law, the opposite of 犯す, which means to break or violate one.
守る means to keep or honor a promise, the direct opposite of 違える, which means to break or go against one.
guardian deity; tutelary god
protect to the end; hold fast; defend steadfastly
guard; watchman
sword for self-defense
guardian; custodian; preserver · watchman; guard; lookout
paper charm; talisman
small protective charm pouch
fruit left on a tree over winter
protect and help; safeguard; preserve
protect to the end; hold on to; defend successfully
guardian deity; tutelary deity
stare at; gaze intently · closely defend; guard tightly