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防

防 — ward off, defend, protect

Learn the correct stroke order for 防 (ward off), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 57 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 7
On'yomi (音読み)ボウbou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふせ.ぐfusegu
Strokes7
Radical阜
Frequency#331
Meaningsward off, defend, protect, resist

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

攻防こうぼうoffense and defense; offence and defencenoun
国防こくぼうnational defence; national defensenoun
砂防さぼうerosion controlnoun
消防しょうぼうfire fightingnoun
堤防ていぼうbank; weir; embankmentnoun
防ぐふせぐto defend against; to protect againstverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 防 (ward off) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 防 is #331, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

攻防こうぼう — offense and defense; offence and defence
国防こくぼう — national defence; national defense
砂防さぼう — erosion control

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 防 have?

The kanji 防 (ward off) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 防?

防 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 防 mean?

防 means: ward off, defend, protect, resist. On'yomi readings: ボウ. Kun'yomi readings: ふせ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 防?

防 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.