防 kanji: meaning “ward off”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- ward off
- On'yomi
- ボウ
- Kun'yomi
- ふせ・ぐ
Picture story to remember 防
Guards on the hill watch which direction (方) the danger comes from, then raise a shield to ward off the attack.
Parts in this story:方
How to write 防: stroke order
防 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 防
- 防御ぼうぎょdefense
- 防ぐふせぐto defend against
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