防～
ぼう～
bou
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
防～ (ぼう～ (bou)) means "~ prevention". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
~ prevention
Also : anti-~ · ~ protection
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Meaning ·
The word 防～ (ぼう～) means '~ prevention'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of ~ prevention.
Example Sentences
防犯カメラを設置して安全を確保した。
ぼうはんかめらをせっちしてあんぜんをかくほした。
Security cameras were installed to ensure safety.
防水加工の靴を買って雨の日も安心だ。
ぼうすいかこうのくつをかってあめのひもあんしんだ。
I bought waterproof shoes and feel safe even on rainy days.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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