未然(みぜん)に防(ふせ)ぐ

みぜんにふせぐ
expression
to prevent beforehand; to nip in the bud
formalaction
1. to prevent beforehand; to nip in the bud; to stop before it happens
To take action to prevent a problem, accident, or negative event before it occurs. Emphasizes proactive prevention rather than reactive response.
事故(じこ)を未然(みぜん)に防(ふせ)ぐ。
To prevent an accident before it happens.
犯罪(はんざい)を未然(みぜん)に防(ふせ)ぐことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important to prevent crime before it occurs.
定期的(ていきてき)な点検(てんけん)によって、設備(せつび)の故障(こしょう)を未然(みぜん)に防(ふせ)ぐことができる。
Regular inspections can prevent equipment breakdowns before they happen.

Usage

未然(みぜん) means "before something happens" (literally "not yet so") and 防(ふせ)ぐ means "to prevent" or "to defend against." This is a common and important expression in formal contexts such as safety management, law enforcement, and risk management.

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Synonym: 予防(よぼう)する (to prevent (general))
Compare: 食(く)い止(と)める (to hold back, to check)
Related: 再発防止(さいはつぼうし) (prevention of recurrence)
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Added 2026.3.17 15:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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