Word Meaning 防ぎ

ふせぎ fusegi

防ぎ is read as ふせぎ (fusegi) and means defense.

Meaning

English

  1. defense
  2. defence
  3. protecting
  4. preventing

Reading

Kana

ふせぎ

Romaji

fusegi

Writing Variants

  • 拒ぎ ふせぎ fusegi
  • 禦ぎ ふせぎ fusegi

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 13 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Grade 5 Kanken 6級 Rank 51679 Priority I

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

防止

ぼうし

prevention

防戦

ぼうせん

defensive fight (battle)

防水

ぼうすい

waterproofing

防火

ぼうか

fire prevention

防御

ぼうぎょ

defense

防音

ぼうおん

soundproofing

防ぐ

ふせぐ

to defend against

防空

ぼうくう

air defense

防犯

ぼうはん

prevention of crime

防除

ぼうじょ

protection (against natural disasters)

防寒

ぼうかん

protection against cold

防虫

ぼうちゅう

protection from insects

Example Sentences

2

Defensive driving can help you avoid accidents.

The Department of Homeland Security's primary function is the prevention of terrorist attacks occurring within America and, in the extreme case of an attack happening, holding losses to the smallest possible level and swiftly carrying out restoration.