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.
We watched the game while holding our breath.
We have been watching your negotiations.
They watched the solemn ceremony in the church with awe.