N2
防 meaning and readings
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Kanji
防
N2
- Meaning
- block, protect
- Onyomi
- ボウ
- Kunyomi
- ふせ(ぐ)
- Formula
- 防 = ⻖ + 方。
Story
防 shows ⻖ and 方 together, and means 'block, protect'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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