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防
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
1
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
Examples
その市の防御は堅固だ。
The defenses of the city are strong.
1
defense; defence; protection
Examples
その防衛計画に関する見通しは暗い。
The outlook for the defense program is dismal.
1
prevention; check
Examples
チョコレートにはLDLの酸化を防止する力がある。
Chocolate acts to prevent LDL oxidisation.
1
Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
prevention of crime
2
Noun, used as a prefix
security (device, camera, etc.)
1
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
Examples
敵の防衛線を突破した。
We broke through the enemy lines.
1
defense; defence; defensive preparations
Examples
都市の周囲はすっかり防備してあった。
The city was fortified all about.
1
breakwater; mole
Examples
波が激しく防波堤にぶつかった。
The waves dashed against the seawall.
1
defensive fight (battle)
Examples
革命政府は、民衆から兵をつのって防戦するとともに、共和政治を確立して、捕らえていたルイ16世を処刑しました。
The revolutionary government, while raising troops from the masses and fighting a defensive battle, established a republic and executed Louis XVI.
1
waterproofing; making watertight
Examples
若いキャンパーたちは新しい防水上着を身につけていた。
The young campers were kitted out with new waterproof jackets.
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disaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster
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Ministry of Defense
Examples
防衛庁が防衛省に格上げされたのはなぜですか?
Why was the Japan Defense Agency upgraded to the Japanese Ministry of Defense?
