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予防

Reading

Kana: よぼう
Romaji: yobou
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Definition

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prevention; precaution; protection against

Kanji

Readings: ヨ、 シャ、 あらかじ.め
Meanings: beforehand, previous, myself, I
Readings: ボウ、 ふせ.ぐ
Meanings: ward off, defend, protect, resist

Example Sentences

治療(ちりょう)よりも予防(よぼう)
➥Prevention is better than cure.
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今週(こんしゅう)火災(かさい)予防(よぼう)週間(しゅうかん)です。
➥This is Fire Prevention Week.
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予防(よぼう)運転(うんてん)事故(じこ)(ふせ)ぎます。
➥Defensive driving can help you avoid accidents.
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予防(よぼう)治療(ちりょう)にまさる。
➥An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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それは予防(よぼう)できない病気(びょうき)だ。
➥It is a disease that can't be prevented.
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予防(よぼう)治療(ちりょう)にはるかにまさる。
➥Prevention is much preferable to cure.
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