Japanese word

防災

Pronunciation

Romajibōsai

Meaning

  • noundisaster preparedness

Example

学校で防災を学びます。gak kō de bō sai o mana bi ma su

We learn about disaster preparedness at school.

Illustration for 防災 (disaster preparedness)

More examples

地震に備えて、職場の防災計画を見直します。ji shin ni sona e te shoku ba no bō sai kei kaku o mi nao shi ma su

We review our workplace disaster preparedness plan in preparation for earthquakes.

Core concept

Covers the preparation and measures that reduce harm when a disaster occurs.

Common phrases

  • 防災計画bō sai kei kaku

    disaster preparedness plan

  • 防災設備bō sai setsu bi

    disaster preparedness equipment

  • 防災教育bō sai kyō iku

    disaster preparedness education

  • 防災訓練bō sai kun ren

    disaster drill

  • 防災用品bō sai yō hin

    disaster supplies

Similar words

災害対策saigaitaisaku: Broad plans and actions for preventing or responding to damage from disasters.
減災gensai: Efforts to lessen the damage caused by a disaster when it cannot be fully prevented.

Definition in Japanese

災害の発生に備え、被害を防いだり少なくしたりするための取り組み。sai gai no has sei ni sona e hi gai o fuse i da ri suku na ku shi ta ri su ru ta me no to ri ku mi

Word origin

防 (bō, "prevent") + 災 (sai, "disaster") forms 防災 (bōsai), meaning efforts to prevent or reduce disaster damage.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese public messaging, 防災 (bōsai) often includes everyday preparation such as storing supplies and joining evacuation drills, not only measures that stop disasters from occurring.

Other meanings

  • disaster preventionnoun

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