English–Japanese

“prevent” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifusegu

Example

安全運転は事故を防ぎます。an zen un ten wa ji ko o fuse gi ma su

Safe driving prevents accidents.

Illustration for 防ぐ (prevent)

How to say “prevent” in Japanese

“Prevent” in Japanese is 防ぐ (fusegu).

Expresses keeping danger, damage, or an attack from reaching or affecting someone or something.

Full entry for 防ぐ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 防ぐ

定期的な点検で機械の故障を防げます。tei ki teki na ten ken de ki kai no ko shō o fuse ge ma su

Regular inspections can prevent equipment failures.

Tips for using 防ぐ

  • 防ぐ (fusegu) commonly appears with accidents, disease, and attacks, linking the everyday idea of prevention with the defensive idea of protection.

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