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防備

Reading

Kana: ぼうび
Romaji: boubi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
1

defense; defence; defensive preparations

Kanji

Readings: ボウ、 ふせ.ぐ
Meanings: ward off, defend, protect, resist
Readings: ビ、 そな.える、 そな.わる、 つぶさ.に
Meanings: equip, provision, preparation

Example Sentences

都市(とし)周囲(しゅうい)はすっかり防備(ぼうび)してあった。
➥The city was fortified all about.
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その都市(とし)は、こちら(がわ)以外(いがい)十分(じゅうぶん)防備(ぼうび)されていた。
➥The city was well fortified except on this side.
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