Kanji

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

防ぐ ふせぐ
マスク 着用 する こと ウイルス 感染 防ぐ こと できます

By wearing a mask, you can prevent the spread of the virus.

入り込む はいりこむ
不純物 入り込む 防ぐ 必要 ある

It is necessary to prevent impurities from getting in.

防御 ぼうぎょ
防御 固める 必要 ある

It is necessary to strengthen the castle's defenses.

銅牆鉄壁 どうしょうてっぺき
この 銅牆鉄壁 防御 持つ

This castle has an impregnable defense.

無防備 むぼうび
その 都市 地震 に対して 無防備 だった

The city was defenseless against earthquakes.

防衛 ぼうえい
その ボクサー 世界 タイトル 防衛 成功 した

The boxer successfully defended his world title.

迎撃 げいげき
ミサイル 迎撃する ため 防衛 システム 作動した

The defense system was activated to intercept the enemy missiles.

防具 ぼうぐ
剣道 試合 ため 新しい 防具 買った

He bought new protective gear for the kendo match.

攻防 こうぼう
ゴール 激しい 攻防 繰り広げられた

A fierce battle for offense and defense unfolded in front of the goal.

中盤 ちゅうばん
その チェス 試合 中盤 入り さらに 激しい 攻防 繰り広げられた

The chess match entered its middle stage, and even more intense offense and defense unfolded.

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