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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and direction. Defending direction with hill.
Symbolism
Defense, prevention, precaution. Represents defending.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
hill + 方
Words & Expressions
Words written with 防
Four-Character Compounds
正当防衛
せいとうぼうえい
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
過剰防衛
かじょうぼうえい
excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence)
Anime & Manga
炎炎ノ消防隊
Fire Force
A well-known work with 防 in its Japanese title.
痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
A well-known work with 防 in its Japanese title.
お気楽領主の楽しい領地防衛～生産系魔術で名もなき村を最強の城塞都市に～
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord
A well-known work with 防 in its Japanese title.
時森さんが無防備です!!
Tokimori-san ga Muboubi desu!!
A well-known work with 防 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
周防内侍
Name contains 防
Suō no Naishi was a Japanese waka poet of the late-Heian period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“ward off”
“defend”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 防 mean in Japanese?
防 means ward off, defend, protect, resist.
How do you read 防?
On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: ふせ.ぐ (fusegu).
How many strokes does 防 have?
防 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 防 a good kanji for a tattoo?
防 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ward off, defend, protect, resist. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.