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防
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
ふせ.ぐ
fusegu
ward off · defend · protect · resist
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Component Breakdown
防=
阝方
hill + 方
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and direction. Defending direction with hill.
Symbolism
Defense, prevention, precaution. Represents defending.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
正当防衛
せいとうぼうえい
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense; legitimate self-defence
過剰防衛
かじょうぼうえい
excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence); excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence)