Japanese symbol for “avert”
防ぐ
ふせぐ
Romaji: fusegu
to defend against; to protect against
In Japanese, avert is 防ぐ, read ふせぐ (fusegu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5g, vt to defend against; to protect against
- v5g, vt to prevent; to avert; to avoid
Written forms: 防ぐ、禦ぐ、拒ぐ. Readings: ふせぐ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “avert”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 逸らす | そらす sorasu | to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to divert (e.g. one's attention) |
| 免れる | まぬがれる manugareru | to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert |
| 背ける | そむける somukeru | to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes) |
| 避ける | さける sakeru | to ward off; to avert |
| 未然に防ぐ | みぜんにふせぐ mizennifusegu | to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 防衛 | ぼうえい bouei | defense; defence; protection |
| 防止 | ぼうし boushi | prevention; check |
| 予防 | よぼう yobou | prevention; protection (against); precaution |
| 防御 | ぼうぎょ bougyo | defense; defence; safeguard |
| 防災 | ぼうさい bousai | disaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster |
| 消防 | しょうぼう shoubou | fire fighting |
See also: Chinese symbol for “avert”.
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