防

meaningward off, defend, protect, resist

On'yomi
ボウ
Kun'yomi
ふせ.ぐ
Strokes
7
Taught in
Japanese grade 5
Frequency
#331 most common in newspapers

Words it lives in

防
  • 防衛ぼうえいdefense
  • 国防こくぼうnational defence
  • 防止ぼうしprevention
  • 防衛庁ぼうえいちょうJapan Defense Agency
  • 予防よぼうprevention
  • 攻防こうぼうoffense and defense
  • 消防しょうぼうfire fighting
  • 防災ぼうさいdisaster preparedness

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