日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N3

Meaningsward off, defend, protect, resist
On'yomiボウ
Kun'yomiふせ
Strokes7
Radical

Compounds

  • offense and defense, offence and defence

  • fire fighting, fire department, fire brigade, firefighter

  • fire station

Example sentences

  • Not only is a prompt response needed, but preventive measures as well.

  • Why was the Japan Defense Agency upgraded to the Japanese Ministry of Defense?

  • It's a guest room equipped with soundproofing with an emphasis on privacy.

  • You have to get more exercise in order to stave off senility.

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

  • Their defense came apart.

  • The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.

  • The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.