防ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 防ぐ
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
Kanji in this Word
防
7 strokes
Frequency: 331
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
ward off
defend
protect
resist
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふせ.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あた
う
ほう
禦
17 strokes
Meanings
defend
protect
resist
ward off
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふせ.ぐ
拒
8 strokes
Frequency: 863
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
repel
refuse
reject
decline
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こば.む
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