N3
ふせぐ (fusegu)
防ぐ
to prevent, to avert, to defend against
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Used to describe preventing negative events like diseases, disasters, or attacks. (悪いことや危険なことが起こらないように止めることを意味します。)
📝 Example Sentences
感染症の拡大を防ぐために、手洗いが大切です。
Washing hands is important to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "防ぐ"!
犯罪を_______ために、地域の見回りが強化された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 犯罪が起こるのを「防ぐ」という意味で、「〜ために」の前は動詞の原形が適切です。
English: It means 'to prevent' crimes from happening, and the plain form of the verb is appropriate before '〜ために'.
English: It means 'to prevent' crimes from happening, and the plain form of the verb is appropriate before '〜ために'.
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