defend, protect, resist, ward off

17 strokes

On

ギョ

Kun

ふせ.ぐ

Dictionary

Common Words

防ぐ禦ぐ拒ぐTransitiveGodan verbFreq #1976
1

to defend against; to protect against

Examples
塩は魚が腐るのを防ぐ
Salt preserves fish from spoilage.
2

to prevent; to avert; to avoid

防御うぎょ防禦NounTransitive~する VerbFreq #3306
1

defense; defence; safeguard; protection

Examples
その市の防御は堅固だ。
The defenses of the city are strong.
制御いぎょ制禦制馭NounTransitive~する VerbFreq #3722
1

control (of a machine, device, etc.)

Examples
オレ自身を制御する力を失い始める。
I begin to lose control of myself.
2

control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management; suppression; keeping in check

防ぎ禦ぎ拒ぎせぎNounFreq #42749
1

defense; defence; protecting; preventing

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