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N3 Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb

予防(よぼう)prevention, precaution, protection against

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    1. Noun, する-verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      prevention, protection (against), precaution

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    予防 【よぼう】預防 【よぼう】

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      風邪(かぜ)予防(よぼう)するために()(あら)う。

      To wash your hands to prevent catching a cold.

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      毎食(まいしょく)()歯磨(はみが)きをして虫歯(むしば)予防(よぼう)する。

      Brush your teeth after every meal to prevent tooth decay.

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      マスクは感染(かんせん)(しょう)予防(よぼう)(じつ)効果(こうか)があると()われています。

      Masks are said to be highly effective in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

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      そのワクチンはインフルエンザの予防(よぼう)にどれほど効果(こうか)があるの?

      How effective is that vaccine in preventing influenza?

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      つい()()ぎてしまうが、肥満(ひまん)(しょう)予防(よぼう)として運動(うんどう)()かさないようにしています。

      Although I tend to overeat, I make sure not to neglect exercise as a way to prevent obesity.

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