防

ONぼう

KUNふせぐ

Meanings

defendpreventward offprotect

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How to remember

'BO-u' — imagine a 'BO'W' (like a curved weapon) used to DEFEND yourself, or you 'BOW' down to PROTECT yourself from an attack.

予防よぼう

prevention

消防車しょうぼうしゃ

fire engine

防水ぼうすい

waterproof

防止ぼうし

prevention, hindrance

防ぐふせぐ

to defend against, to prevent