まも
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
1. to watch over; to watch attentively
Kanji used
see
protect
Pitch accent
まもる
まも
Top 1800
Composed of
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
to not be harsh on someone (while awaiting a result); to give someone a chance
Examples (6 in total)
She watched over her mother all night.
He is watching my every move.
He could do nothing but watch.