English–Japanese

“disaster preparedness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibōsai

Example

学校で防災を学びます。gak kō de bō sai o mana bi ma su

We learn about disaster preparedness at school.

Illustration for 防災 (disaster preparedness)

How to say “disaster preparedness” in Japanese

“Disaster preparedness” in Japanese is 防災 (bōsai).

Covers the preparation and measures that reduce harm when a disaster occurs.

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

Example sentences with 防災

地震に備えて、職場の防災計画を見直します。ji shin ni sona e te shoku ba no bō sai kei kaku o mi nao shi ma su

We review our workplace disaster preparedness plan in preparation for earthquakes.

Tips for using 防災

  • In Japanese public messaging, 防災 (bōsai) often includes everyday preparation such as storing supplies and joining evacuation drills, not only measures that stop disasters from occurring.

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