1.
security, guarding
The act of protecting a place or person from danger or unauthorized access.
警備 refers to security or guard duties. It can be used as a noun or as a する verb (警備する = to guard, to provide security).
Common collocations:
- 警備を強化する (to strengthen security)
- 警備に当たる (to be on guard duty)
- 厳重な警備 (tight security)
- 警備員 (security guard)
- 警備会社 (security company)
Related words:
- 防犯 focuses on crime prevention
- 護衛 refers to escorting/bodyguard services for VIPs