1.
countermeasure, measure, solution
A plan or action taken to deal with a problem or situation.
対策を考える。
Think of a solution.
地震対策をしていますか。
Are you taking earthquake precautions?
何か対策はありますか。
Is there any solution?
Functions as a noun and with を立てる/考える.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 対策を立てる (devise a countermeasure)
- 対策を講じる (take measures - formal)
- 対策を考える (think of a solution)
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 地震対策 (earthquake preparedness)
- 安全対策 (safety measures)
- 環境対策 (environmental measures)
- 試験対策 (test preparation)