Protection or defense — measures or the act of guarding against danger.
城の守りは厚く、攻め手は苦戦した。
The castle's defenses were strong, and the attackers struggled.
セキュリティ対策でネットワークの守りを強化した。
We strengthened the network's defenses with security measures.
子どもの守りは社会全体の責任だ。
Protecting children is the responsibility of society as a whole.
Providence or spiritual protection — a sense of being guarded or blessed (e.g., 'to feel protected').
祖母はいつも神の守りを感じていると言った。
My grandmother always said she feels God's protection.
何とか無事に帰れたのは守りがあったからだろう。
That I somehow returned safely must be because I was protected.
An amulet or talisman (often abbreviated) used to pray for protection or good fortune.
試験の合格を祈って守りを買った。
I bought an amulet praying to pass the exam.
その寺の守り札は交通安全にご利益があると言われる。
The temple's talisman is said to bring traffic safety.