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防止
boushi
Description
「防止」は、悪いことが起こらないようにすることです。
"防止" means to prevent bad things from happening.
事故や病気などを止めたいときによく使います。
It is often used when you want to stop accidents or illnesses.
Meanings
防止boushi
prevention; stopping something bad from happening
事故の防止はとても大切です。
Preventing accidents is very important.
防止するboushi suru
to prevent; to keep from happening
火事を防止するために気をつけましょう。
Let's be careful to prevent fires.
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Notes
- Etymology
防 (defend) + 止 (stop) — literally to defend and stop something.
- Nuance
防止 stresses stopping a bad event; 予防 emphasizes advance measures against illness or trouble.
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