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警戒
keikai
Description
「警戒」は、あぶないことが起こらないように、気をつけて注意することです。
"警戒" means being careful and alert to prevent dangerous things from happening.
台風や事件のニュースでよく使う、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word often used in news about typhoons or incidents.
Meanings
警戒keikai
caution, vigilance, being on guard
大きな地震に警戒してください。
Please be alert for a major earthquake.
警戒するkeikai suru
to be on guard, to watch out for
警察が町を警戒している。
The police are on alert in the town.
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Notes
- Etymology
警 (warn) + 戒 (guard against); combines two characters meaning caution.
- Nuance
警戒 is stronger and more official than 注意, often used for danger or threats.
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