Ward Off in Japanese
"ward off" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ward off". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
ward off, defend, protect, resist
Reading: bou
7 strokes · powerful, peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and direction. Defending direction with hill.
What it carries
Defense, prevention, precaution. Represents defending.
Related kanji for "ward off"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ward off?
The most common kanji for "ward off" is 防, read as bou. It means ward off, defend, protect. Related kanji: 避 (ward off).
How many strokes does 防 have?
防 has 7 strokes.