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Used in these Kanji:
JLPT 1Joyo 5
saveguard, defence, protect, defend, guard
GO
Left: word , right: (only as a radical) seize, snare (a plant weave to lure a bird underneath and grab it by hand )
(A convincing argument:) Words that seize/capture can protect you.
JLPT 1Joyo 7
obtain, acquire, seize, gain
eru, KAKU
Left: wild animal (dog on hind legs), right: (only as a radical) seize/lure into a trap (a plait/bind/basket made of plants to attract/lure a bird below for catching by hand )
The wild animal is lured into a trap to obtain it.
JLPT 1Joyo 7
harvest, crop
KAKU
Left: rice plant , right: (as a radical only) seize/lure into a trap (a plait/bind from plants to attract/lure a bird below for catching by hand )
Rice is seized (captured) during harvest.

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