身みを守まもる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

defend oneself; protect oneself

Used for physical self-defense, protecting one's body from harm, or safeguarding one's position or interests.

• 彼かれは襲おそわれたとき、とっさに身みを守まもった。

  When he was attacked, he instantly defended himself.

• 護ご身しん術じゅつを習ならって、自じ分ぶんの身みを守まもれるようになりたい。

  I want to learn self-defense techniques so I can protect myself.