(あんぜんほしょう)

あんぜんほしょう
noun
security; national security
1. security; national security
Measures taken to protect a nation from external threats, including military defense and diplomatic efforts.
(くに)安全保障(あんぜんほしょう)重要(じゅうよう)
National security is important.
安全保障(あんぜんほしょう)政策(せいさく)について議論(ぎろん)する
To discuss security policy.
The Security Council held an emergency meeting.

A compound of 安全(あんぜん) (safety) + 保障(ほしょう) (guarantee). Refers to measures taken to protect a nation from external threats, encompassing military, diplomatic, and economic dimensions. Formal and used mainly in political, academic, and news contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 安全保障(あんぜんほしょう)政策(せいさく): security policy
  • 安全保障(あんぜんほしょう)理事会(りじかい): Security Council (UN)
  • 国家(こっか)安全保障(あんぜんほしょう): national security
  • 集団的(しゅうだんてき)安全保障(あんぜんほしょう): collective security
  • 安全保障(あんぜんほしょう)関連法(かんれんほう): security-related legislation

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