防ぐ

N3

ふせぐ

禦ぐ拒ぐ

[fusegu]

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Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to defend against; to protect against

2.GodanTransitive

to prevent; to avert; to avoid

Related Words

留める（とどめる）synonym
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to cease; to put an end to
食い止める（くいとめる）synonym
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem; to curb; …

Examples

風邪を防ぐにはうがいが大切。

Gargling is important to prevent colds.

交通事故を防ぐために常に注意しましょう。

I pay attention to prevent accidents.

堤防を築いて洪水の被害を防いだ。

They built a levee and prevented flood damage.