► 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
守り立てる [(4)もりたてる] meaning: support rank: 4
☆ 皆で彼を守り立てていこう ⇨ Let’s all of us support him and make him successful
► 名詞
守り [まもり] meaning: defend rank: 1
☆ あの城は守りが堅い ⇨ That castle has a strong defense, is well protected
☆ アメフトでは攻め専門と守り専門の選手がいる ⇨ In American football players are specialized in either offense or defense
☆ 守りに入った時が危ない ⇨ It is most dangerous when you just try to defend (without attacking)