守る

まもる

護る戍る守護る

[mamoru]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to protect; to guard; to defend

2.GodanTransitive

to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe; to obey; to follow

家族を守るために働いているんだ。

I work to protect my family.

約束を守ることが大切だと思う。

I think keeping promises is important.

約束を守ると彼に誓った。

I swore to him that I'd keep my promise.