English–Japanese

“public safety” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōan

Example

警察は公安を守ります。kei satsu wa kō an o mamo ri ma su

The police protect public safety.

Illustration for 公安 (public safety)

How to say “public safety” in Japanese

“Public safety” in Japanese is 公安 (kōan).

Centers on maintaining a peaceful social order that protects people and the community.

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

Example sentences with 公安

大きな催しの前に、警察は公安上の問題がないか確認しています。ō ki na moyō shi no mae ni kei satsu wa kō an ue no mon dai ga na i ka kaku nin shi te i ma su

Before the large event, the police are checking for public safety issues.

Tips for using 公安

  • 公安 (kōan) is more formal than everyday words for feeling safe, so it often occurs in official or public discussions.

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