No. 3,621 in Japanese
防ぐ
To prevent; to defend against.
In a sentence
事故を防ぐために安全対策を強化しました。
Safety measures were strengthened to prevent accidents.
Here, 防ぐ is used to mean 'prevent' or 'ward off an undesired event' (accidents).
風邪を防ぐには手洗いが重要です。
Washing hands is important to prevent catching a cold.
In this usage, 防ぐ focuses on the idea of avoiding an illness or health condition.
侵入者を防ぐために警備を強化しました。
Security was heightened to deter intruders.
防ぐ in this context expresses the idea of blocking or repelling an intrusion.
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