Vocabulary

What does 防止 (ぼうし, boushi) mean?

防止 (ぼうし, boushi) means prevention.

Quick facts
Readingぼうし
Romajiboushi
Part of speechnoun, noun suffix, suru verb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ぼうし
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonboushi

prevention

  1. 1noun · noun suffix · suru verb prevention; check

Example sentences

  • This medicine prevents illness.

  • I stay alert to prevent accidents.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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