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防
Ward Off, Defend, Protect, Resist
7 strokes
N2
On readings 音読み
ぼう
Kun readings 訓読み
ふせ.ぐ
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Words using 防
消防
しょうぼう
fire fighting
N3
予防
よぼう
prevention
N3
防ぐ
ふせぐ
to defend (against)
N3
防～
ぼう～
~ prevention
N2
消防署
しょうぼうしょ
fire station
N2
防犯
ぼうはん
prevention of crime
N2
防止
ぼうし
prevention
N2
国防
こくぼう
national defense
N1
堤防
ていぼう
bank
N1
防衛
ぼうえい
defense
N1
防火
ぼうか
fire prevention
N1
防壁
ぼうへき
protective wall ; defensive wall ; barrier ; bulwark
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