English–Japanese

“security guard” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishuei

Example

駅の守衛に名前を伝えます。eki no shu ei ni na mae o tsuta e ma su

I tell the station security guard my name.

Illustration for 守衛 (security guard)

How to say “security guard” in Japanese

“Security guard” in Japanese is 守衛 (shuei).

Centers on a person who protects a place by watching who enters and leaves.

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

Example sentences with 守衛

入館する前に、守衛に身分証を見せます。nyū kan su ru mae ni shu ei ni mi bun shō o mi se ma su

Before entering the building, I show my ID to the security guard.

Tips for using 守衛

  • In Japanese, 守衛 (shuei) often suggests a guard assigned to a particular building or facility rather than a person guarding a moving group.

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