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“crime prevention” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibōhan

Example

学校で防犯について学びます。gak kō de bō han ni tsu i te mana bi ma su

We learn about crime prevention at school.

Illustration for 防犯 (crime prevention)

How to say “crime prevention” in Japanese

“Crime prevention” in Japanese is 防犯 (bōhan).

Describes actions and measures that stop crime from occurring or reduce the chance of it occurring.

Full entry for 防犯: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 防犯

旅行前に、家の防犯対策を見直します。ryo kō mae ni ie no bō han tai saku o mi nao shi ma su

Before leaving for a trip, we review the crime prevention measures at home.

Tips for using 防犯

  • The term 防犯 (bōhan) appears in 防犯カメラ (bōhankamera), a common Japanese label for security cameras, but it also includes measures such as lighting and community watch.

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