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Japanese word
消防
Pronunciation
Romajishōbō
Meaning
- nounfire service
Example
消防は火事のときに人を助けます。shō bō wa ka ji no to ki ni hito o tasu ke ma su
The fire service helps people when there is a fire.
More examples
大きな災害では、消防と自治体が協力します。ō ki na sai gai de wa shō bō to ji chi tai ga kyō ryoku shi ma su
In major disasters, the fire service and local government work together.
Core concept
Refers to organized efforts to prevent fires, put them out, and protect people and property when fires occur.
Common phrases
消防に通報するshō bō ni tsū hō su ru
report to the fire service
消防に連絡するshō bō ni ren raku su ru
contact the fire service
消防の活動shō bō no katsu dō
fire service activities
Similar words
消防隊shōbōtai: A team of firefighters organized to respond to fires and other emergencies.
防火bōka: The prevention of fires through measures that reduce the chance of ignition or spread.
消火shōka: The act of putting out a fire after it has started.
Definition in Japanese
火災を防いだり消火したり、人を救助したりする活動や、それを担う組織。ka sai o fuse i da ri shō ka shi ta ri hito o kyū jo shi ta ri su ru katsu dō ya so re o nina u so shiki
Word origin
消防 (shōbō) combines 消 (shō, "extinguish") and 防 (bō, "prevent"), expressing the linked work of putting out fires and preventing them.
Usage tips
- In Japan, 消防 (shōbō) is part of the emergency system reached through 119, a number used for fire and ambulance services.
Other meanings
- firefightingnoun
- fire departmentnoun
Related words
- 消防士shōbōshifirefighternoun