► 動詞
守る [(2)まもる] meaning: defend rank: 1
☆ 日本人の多くはこちらが攻めなければ誰も攻めてこないから国を積極的に守る必要は無いと信じている ⇨ Many Japanese believe if they do not invade others, others won’t invade them, so there is no need to defend their country actively
守る [(2)まもる] [約束を守る] meaning: keep rank: 1
☆ 彼は約束を守らなかった ⇨ He didn’t keep his promise
守る [(2)まもる] meaning: obey rank: 1
☆ 彼は親の言付けを守らない ⇨ He doesn’t obey what his parents say
☆ 時間を守って下さい ⇨ Please be punctual, respect the time limit
☆ 規則が守れない人は参加する資格が無い ⇨ Those who cannot obey the rules are not qualified to participate
守る [(2)まもる] meaning: protect rank: 1
☆ 環境を守らないと人間は住む場所が無くなる ⇨ Humans will lose places to live unless we protect the environment
☆ 私は健康を守るために毎日運動している ⇨ I work out every day to protect my health
More examples:
- 日本人は自分達で自分の国を守るという意識が薄い ⇨ Japaneses have little sense to defend their own nation themselves
- 郷土を守る会 ⇨ A group to protect our hometown
- 私は自分を守るためにそう言っているのではない ⇨ I’m not saying that to protect myself (rather there is a legitimate reason)
- 軍人は国を守るのが使命だ ⇨ The job of military officer is to defend their country
- 彼はいつも約束を守る ⇨ He always keeps his promise
- 私達は民主主義を守る決意を新たにした ⇨ We’ve renewed our resolve to protect our democracy
- 私は自分を守るためにそう言ってるんじゃないです ⇨ I’m not saying that to protect myself