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防

7 strokes in total

JLPT N2 Grade 5 ward off

📖 English Meaning

protection, safety device

Pronunciation
Hiragana:
ふせぎ　ぼう
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Romaji:
fusegi　bou
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On'yomi:
ボウ <外>ホウ
Kun'yomi:
ふせ(ぐ) <外>まも(る)
Character Meanings
防 defend; prevent; embankment
Radical
阜 阝
こざとへん
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Compound Words with 防
防い ふせい
防ぎ ふせぎ
防ぎとめる ふせぎとめる
防ぎ止め ふせぎとめ
防ぎ止める ふせぎとめる
防ぐ ふせぐ
防げ ふせげ
防じん ぼうじん
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防ぎ protection, defensive measure, safety device
防ぎとめる hold off
防ぎ止める hold off
防ぐ defend, protect, hold, screen, champion, keep, forestall
防カビ剤 antifungal agent
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