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防災
bousai
Description
「防災」は、地震や台風などの災害から身を守るための準備や活動のことです。
"防災" refers to preparations and activities to protect oneself from disasters like earthquakes and typhoons.
学校や町では、防災のために避難の練習をします。
Schools and towns conduct evacuation drills for 防災.
Meanings
防災bousai
disaster prevention; disaster preparedness
家に防災グッズを用意しています。
I have prepared disaster supplies at home.
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Notes
- Etymology
防 (prevent) + 災 (disaster), literally 'preventing disaster'.
- Nuance
Often used in compounds like 防災グッズ, 防災訓練, 防災の日.
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