JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
防 — ward off
- Reading
- ボウ・ふせ.ぐ
- Meaning
- ward off; defend; protect; resist
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
防 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ボウ・ふせ.ぐ and it means ward off; defend; protect; resist. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
防 appears in everyday japanese words such as 国防 (national defence), 堤防 (bank) and 防火 (fire prevention).
Japanese words containing 防
Frequently asked questions
What does 防 mean in Japanese?
防 means ward off; defend; protect; resist in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 防 read?
防 is read ボウ・ふせ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 国防 and 堤防 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 防 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 防 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 防 in a word?
A common word containing 防 is 国防 (こくぼう) — "national defence". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 防 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 防 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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