Memory phrase for the Kanji: 護


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Meaning

saveguard, defence, protect, defend, guard

Pronunciation

GO

Explanation

Left: word , right: (only as a radical) seize, snare (a plant weave to lure a bird underneath and grab it by hand )

Mnemonic

(A convincing argument:) Words that seize/capture can protect you.

Radicals

word, speechSound waves above the opened mouth symbolize the spoken word.
catch
birdTwo symbols are equally used for bird, namely and .
plant, grassShows two plants growing through the ground, simple variation of 艸.
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Vocabulary

 個所  かしょ  
 護衛  ごえい  guard, convoy, escort
 養護  ようご  protection, nursing, protective care
 看護婦  かんごふ  (female) nurse
 看護師  かんごし  (hospital) nurse, registered nurse
 介護  かいご  nursing
 保護  ほご  care, protection, guardianship, patronage
 弁護  べんご  defense, pleading, advocacy


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