(けいび)

けいび
noun / suru-verb
security, guard
1. security, guarding
The act of protecting a place or person from danger or unauthorized access.
This building has tight security.
A security guard is standing at the entrance.
During the Olympics, security around the venues was strengthened.

警備(けいび) refers to security or guard duties. It can be used as a noun or as a する verb (警備(けいび)する = to guard, to provide security).

Common collocations:

  • 警備(けいび)強化(きょうか)する (to strengthen security)
  • 警備(けいび)()たる (to be on guard duty)
  • 厳重(げんじゅう)警備(けいび) (tight security)
  • 警備員(けいびいん) (security guard)
  • 警備会社(けいびがいしゃ) (security company)

Related words:

  • 防犯(ぼうはん) focuses on crime prevention
  • 護衛(ごえい) refers to escorting/bodyguard services for VIPs