What does 守る mean?
守る is a Japanese verb meaning “to protect; to abide (by the rules)” in English. It can also be translated as “to keep (i.e. a promise)” depending on context. It is written as 守る in kanji, まもる in hiragana, and mamoru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あなたは、自分の家族を守らなければならない。
You have to protect your family.
いったん約束したのであれば、守らなければならない。
Once you have made a promise, you must keep it.