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防止

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 防止

うし
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #8053
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.

Kanji in this Word

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
ほう
4 strokes
Frequency: 310
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

stop
halt

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.まる
-ど.まり
と.める
-と.める
-ど.め
とど.める
とど.め
とど.まる
や.める
や.む
-や.む
よ.す
-さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
どめ
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