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Grade 5JLPT N2

ward off, defend, protect, resist

7 strokes · frequency rank #331

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ボウ
Kun
ふせ.ぐ

Stroke order

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  6. 6
  7. 7

Common words

  1. ぼうえいdefense; defence; protection1
    • The outlook for the defense program is dismal.

    • The country seethed over the issue of national defense.

    • The man pleaded self-defence.

  2. こくぼうnational defence; national defense2
    • A considerable amount of money was appropriated for the national defense.

    • He contends that nuclear weapons are necessary for national defense.

  3. ぼうしprevention; check3
    • Chocolate acts to prevent LDL oxidisation.

    • This is an effective remedy for crime.

    • He belongs to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

  4. ぼうえいちょうJapan Defense Agency (became Ministry of Defense in January 2007)4
    • Why was the Japan Defense Agency upgraded to the Japanese Ministry of Defense?

  5. よぼうprevention; protection (against); precaution5
    • Prevention is better than cure.

    • An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

    • This is Fire Prevention Week.

  6. こうぼうoffense and defense; offence and defence6
  7. しょうぼうfire fighting7
    • He says firefighting is a feast or famine job.

  8. ぼうさいdisaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster8
  9. ぼうぎょdefense; defence; safeguard; protection9
    • The defenses of the city are strong.

    • Their defense came apart.

    • Attack is the best form of defense.

  10. ぼうごprotection10

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