Readings
- On readings
- ボウ
- Kun readings
- ふせぐ
7 strokesJōyō kanjiVery frequentRank 331 / 2,500
Stroke order
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防: strokes animate in writing order.Words with 防
防止
prevention
予防
prevention; precaution
防災
disaster prevention
防犯
crime prevention
防ぐ
to prevent; to defend against
防衛
defense
消防
firefighting
防寒
protection against cold
防水
Example sentences
この町では、防犯のために夜も道を明るくしています。
In this town, the streets are kept bright at night to prevent crime.
雨が家に入るのを防ぐため、防水シートを使いました。
We used a waterproof sheet to prevent rain from getting into the house.
