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방지 meaning and pronunciation

bangji · prevention

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15486
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 방지Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 좋지 않은 일이나 현상이 일어나지 않도록 막음.

    English: prevention — The act of preventing a bad thing or phenomenon from happening.

    Examples

    • 공해 방지.
    • 노화 방지.
    • 병충해 방지.
    • 사고 방지.
    • 재해 방지.
    • 전쟁 방지.
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