防ぐ
1
to defend against;to protect against
塩は魚が腐るのを防ぐ。
Salt preserves fish from spoilage.
2
to prevent;to avert;to avoid
Other forms
禦ぐ 【ふせぐ】 (rarely used kanji form) · 拒ぐ 【ふせぐ】 (rarely used kanji form)