noun

  1. protection, defense.
  2. providence.
  3. amulet, charm, talisman. Abbreviation.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
守り まもり
 
護り まもり
まもり

Contained Kanji Breakdown

guard, protect, defend
まも.る シュ もり (3rd, N3)
shaped crown, katakana u radical (no. 40)
ベン メン (Kentei 1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little
スン す みき (6th, N1)