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RTK / HeisigFrame #1399

防

ward off

Lv 20

Strokes: 7

JLPT: N2

Jōyō: Grade 5

Meanings

ward off RTKPreventPrevention

Community Mnemonic

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A giant compass is The Pinnacle's self-defense system. It points in the direction of any invaders so the city is prepared well ahead to ward off the intruders.

Source: Kanji Koohii community

Radical Components

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Kun'yomi

ちせ

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