防
Kanji · N2
防 / ward off
Kanji for ward off, defend, or protect.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふせ.ぐ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
防 carries the meaning ward off, defend, or protect.
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Common compounds with 防
防腐剤ぼうふざいantiseptic
防犯ぼうはんprevention of crime
防ぐふせぐto defend against / to protect against
堤防ていぼうbank / weir / embankment
防火ぼうかfire prevention / fire control / fireproofing
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