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N2

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • ward off
  • defend
  • protect
  • resist

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ボウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ふせ.ぐ
Strokes
7
JLPT Level
N2
Frequency
#398
School Grade
Grade 5
Radical
#170 · mound

Components

Common Words

  • 防ぐふせぐGodanto defend against, to protect against
  • 防衛ぼうえいNoundefense, defence, protection
  • 防疫ぼうえきNouncommunicable disease control (e.g. by quarantine, disinfection, etc.), prevention of epidemics
  • 防音ぼうおんNounsoundproofing
  • 防火ぼうかNounfire prevention, fire control, fireproofing
  • 防空ぼうくうNounair defense, air defence
  • 防御ぼうぎょNoundefense, defence, safeguard, protection
  • 防災ぼうさいNoundisaster preparedness, prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster, protection against disaster

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