Vocabulary

What does 防~ (ぼう~) mean?

防~ (ぼう~, bou~) means anti-, prevention of (prefix).

Quick facts
Readingぼう~
Romajibou~
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ぼう~
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkbou~

anti-, prevention of (prefix)

Example sentences

  • This watch is waterproof.

  • I soundproofed the room.

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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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