Japanese word

保安

Pronunciation

Romajihoan

Meaning

  • nounsecurity

Example

駅の保安が強化されています。eki no ho an ga kyō ka sa re te i ma su

Station security has been strengthened.

Illustration for 保安 (security)

More examples

港では船舶の保安を確保する手順が定められています。minato de wa sen paku no ho an o kaku ho su ru te jun ga sada me ra re te i ma su

The port has procedures in place to ensure vessel security.

Core concept

It describes organized efforts to preserve safety and prevent threats in a community or facility.

Common phrases

  • 保安検査ho an ken sa

    security screening

  • 保安対策ho an tai saku

    security measures

  • 保安上の理由ho an ue no ri yū

    security reasons

Similar words

安全anzen: A condition in which people or property are protected from danger.
警備keibi: The work of guarding people, places, or property against danger or intrusion.
防犯bōhan: Measures designed to prevent crimes such as theft or trespassing.

Definition in Japanese

危険や混乱を防いで、社会や施設の安全を保つこと。ki ken ya kon ran o fuse i de sha kai ya shi setsu no an zen o tamo tsu ko to

Word origin

保安 (hoan) is a Sino-Japanese compound made from 保 (ho, "protect") and 安 (an, "safe"), linking protection with a state of safety.

Usage tips

  • 保安 (hoan) is common in formal terms for safety measures, while everyday descriptions more often use 安全 (anzen) for simply being safe.

Other meanings

  • public safetynoun
  • peace preservationnoun

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