まも
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. to defend oneself; to protect oneself
Kanji used
one's body
protect
Top 6900
Composed of
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
Examples (3 in total)
We protected ourselves against danger.
The little bird couldn't defend itself against the eagle.
When attacked he defended himself with an umbrella.