Word details

防腐

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 防腐.

Dictionary

Entry

防腐うふNounFreq #66972
1

preservation from decay; prevention of putrefaction; embalmment; antisepsis

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ward off, defend, protect, resist

7 strokesFrequency 331JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ボウ

Kun

ふせ.ぐ

Nanori

あたほう

rot, decay, sour

14 strokesFrequency 1,225JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

くさ.る-くさ.るくさ.れるくさ.れくさ.らすくさ.す

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