Japanese word

防火

Pronunciation

Romajibōka

Meaning

  • nounfire prevention

Example

学校で防火について学びます。gak kō de bō ka ni tsu i te mana bi ma su

We learn about fire prevention at school.

Illustration for 防火 (fire prevention)

More examples

古い建物では、防火設備の点検が重要です。furu i tate mono de wa bō ka setsu bi no ten ken ga jū yō de su

Regular inspections of fire safety equipment are important in old buildings.

Core concept

Fire prevention focuses on stopping fires before they start and limiting the harm they cause.

Common phrases

  • 防火対策bō ka tai saku

    fire prevention measures

  • 防火設備bō ka setsu bi

    fire safety equipment

  • 防火訓練bō ka kun ren

    fire drill

Similar words

火災予防kasaiyobō: A formal term for preventing fires through rules and safety measures.
防災bōsai: Measures that reduce harm from disasters such as fires, earthquakes, and floods.
消火shōka: The act of putting out a fire after it has started.

Definition in Japanese

火災の発生を防ぎ、被害を抑えるための備えや対策。ka sai no has sei o fuse gi hi gai o osa e ru ta me no sona e ya tai saku

Word origin

防 (bō, "to prevent or guard against") combines with 火 (ka, "fire") in 防火 (bōka), linking prevention with fire.

Usage tips

  • In public buildings, fire prevention often includes safety rules, equipment, and evacuation training, not only materials designed to resist heat.

Other meanings

  • fire controlnoun
  • fireproofingnoun

Related words

  • 防火性bōkaseifire resistancenoun

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