WORD DETAIL
防火
ぼうか
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
防火, readぼうか, means preventing fire or limiting its spread through preparation and safety measures. - Basic usage: It covers keeping a fire door unobstructed and practicing how to use an extinguisher.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Preventing fire before it starts or spreads
- It concerns preparation to prevent or limit fire, such as keeping a fire door clear or learning extinguisher use. It is not limited to extinguishing a fire after it starts.

