防(ぼう)〜

ぼう
prefix
prevention; protection against
1. prevention; protection against
Prefix indicating protection or prevention from something.
防災(ぼうさい)グッズを準備(じゅんび)しておく。
I prepare disaster prevention supplies.
防(ぼう) + 災(さい) = disaster prevention
防音(ぼうおん)の部屋(へや)で練習(れんしゅう)している。
I'm practicing in a soundproof room.
防(ぼう) + 音(おん) = soundproof
防犯(ぼうはん)カメラが設置(せっち)されている。
Security cameras are installed.
防(ぼう) + 犯(はん) = crime prevention

防(ぼう)〜 is a prefix meaning 'prevention of' or 'protection against.'

Compounds

Related verb

防(ふせ)ぐ (to prevent; to defend against) - the verb form uses kun'yomi.

Usage

防(ぼう)〜 creates compound nouns indicating what is being prevented or protected against.

Related Words

Related: 防(ふせ)ぐ (to prevent (verb))
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Added 2026.1.13 16:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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