防波堤

ぼうはてい

Meanings

1. Noun breakwater; mole; seawall
2. bulwark; shield (e.g. against critcism); protective barrier; measure

Kanji

• 防 defend. Read as ボウ.
• 波 wave
• 堤 embankment. Read as テイ.

Common phrases

• 防波堤に衝突する
• 防波堤になる
• 防波堤を越える

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