守る

Etymology 1
Compound of. まぼる and まぶる are alterations of まもる.

Verb

 * 1)  to protect, to defend
 * 2) to watch carefully
 * 3) to abide by rules, to observe regulations
 * 1) to watch carefully
 * 2) to abide by rules, to observe regulations
 * 1) to abide by rules, to observe regulations

Derived terms

 * : a good-luck charm issued by a Shinto shrine
 * : to look after

Etymology 2
From. Related to and, with an underlying meaning of to watch over.

Verb

 * 1)  to stand watch over something, to be on the lookout for something such as a watchman controlling entry to a place
 * 2)  to protect or defend something, to ensure that something is safe

Derived terms

 * , : a watchman, a keeper; a nursemaid, a babysitter
 * (Etymology 1)