Japanese word

消防士

Pronunciation

Romajishōbōshi

Meaning

  • nounfirefighter

Example

ぼくは消防士になりたいです。bo ku wa shō bō shi ni na ri ta i de su

I want to become a firefighter.

Illustration for 消防士 (firefighter)

More examples

消防士は火事の現場で人を助けます。shō bō shi wa ka ji no gen ba de hito o tasu ke ma su

Firefighters help people when there is a fire.

Core concept

Describes a trained emergency worker who deals with fires while protecting and rescuing people.

Common phrases

  • 消防士になるshō bō shi ni na ru

    become a firefighter

  • 消防士のはたらきshō bō shi no ha ta ra ki

    how a firefighter helps

  • 消防士を目指すshō bō shi o me za su

    aim to become a firefighter

Similar words

消防官shōbōkan: A person who puts out fires and helps people.
消防団員shōbōdanin: A volunteer member of a local fire corps who helps fight fires and respond to disasters.

Definition in Japanese

火災の発生時に消火や救助を行う人。ka sai no has sei ji ni shō ka ya kyū jo o okona u hito

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 消防士 (shōbōshi) joins 消防 (shōbō, "fire prevention and firefighting") with 士 (shi, "a professional or person").

Usage tips

  • Firefighter is a gender-neutral English term, unlike older gender-specific labels such as fireman.

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