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防ぐ
ふせぐ
N3
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to defend (against)
2
to protect
3
to prevent
4
to defend against
5
to protect against
6
to avert
7
to avoid
Example sentence
この化学薬品は細菌の繁殖を防ぐだろう。
This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
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Kanji in this word
防
Ward Off, Defend, Protect
7 strokes
More words with
防
堤防
ていぼう ·
bank
N1
防衛
ぼうえい ·
defense
N1
防火
ぼうか ·
fire prevention
N1
消防署
しょうぼうしょ ·
fire station
N2
防～
ぼう～ ·
Full entry on Jisho
~ prevention
N2
防犯
ぼうはん ·
prevention of crime
N2
消防
しょうぼう ·
fire fighting
N3
国防
こくぼう ·
national defense
N1
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