noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
prevention; protection; precaution
Broadly used for measures taken to stop something undesirable from happening, such as disease, accidents, or crime. Often appears in compounds like 予防接種 (vaccination) or 予防策 (preventive measure).
インフルエンザの予防には手洗いが大切です。
Hand washing is important for preventing influenza.
この薬は病気の予防に効果がある。
This medicine is effective in preventing illness.