防ぐ
ふせぐ
fusegu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
防ぐ (ふせぐ (fusegu)) means "to prevent". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to prevent
Also : to defend against · to avert · to avoid · to protect
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Example Sentences
日焼けを防ぐために日焼け止めを塗った。
ひやけをふせぐためにひやけどめをぬった。
I applied sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
インフルエンザを防ぐにはワクチンが重要です。
いんふるえんざをふせぐにはわくちんがじゅうようです。
Vaccinations are crucial for preventing the flu.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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