By wearing a mask, you can prevent the spread of the virus.
防
ward off, defend, protect, resist
Kanji
Grade
Grade 5
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
阜部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ボウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
ふせぐ
Nanori (Name Reading)
ふせ
Common Readings
ボウ, ふせ…ぐ
Example sentences
It is necessary to prevent impurities from getting in.
It is necessary to strengthen the castle's defenses.
This castle has an impregnable defense.
The city was defenseless against earthquakes.
The boxer successfully defended his world title.
The defense system was activated to intercept the enemy missiles.
He bought new protective gear for the kendo match.
A fierce battle for offense and defense unfolded in front of the goal.
The chess match entered its middle stage, and even more intense offense and defense unfolded.
Example Vocabulary
防ぐ
to prevent; to defend against; to protect
防御
defense; protection
無防備
defenseless; unprotected; vulnerable
防衛
defense; protection
防具
protective gear; armor
攻防
offense and defense, battle
防壁
barrier; defensive wall; bulwark
防止
prevention
防犯
crime prevention
防音
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