Word Meaning 防腐

ぼうふ boufu

防腐 is read as ぼうふ (boufu) and means preservation from decay.

Meaning

English

preservation from decay
prevention of putrefaction
embalmment
antisepsis

Reading

Kana

ぼうふ

Romaji

boufu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 21 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 20034 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

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防腐剤

ぼうふざい

antiseptic

腐敗防止

ふはいぼうし

corruption prevention

防衛

ぼうえい

defense

防災

ぼうさい

disaster preparedness

防護

ぼうご

protection

防衛庁

ぼうえいちょう

Japan Defense Agency (became Ministry of Defense in January 2007)

防衛施設庁

ぼうえいしせつちょう

(Japanese) Defense Facilities Administration Agency (Defence)

防弾

ぼうだん

bulletproof

防波堤

ぼうはてい

breakwater

防疫

ぼうえき

communicable disease control (e.g. by quarantine, disinfection, etc.)

防臭

ぼうしゅう

odor-resistant

防虫剤

ぼうちゅうざい

insect repellent