防災(ぼうさい)

防災(ぼうさい) refers to disaster prevention and preparedness measures.

Etymology

• 防(ぼう): To prevent, protect against
• 災(さい): Disaster, calamity

Compounds

• 防災(ぼうさい)グッズ (disaster preparedness supplies)
• 防災(ぼうさい)訓練(くんれん) (disaster drill)
• 防災(ぼうさい)袋(ぶくろ)/バッグ (emergency bag)
• 防災(ぼうさい)無線(むせん) (disaster prevention radio)
• 防災(ぼうさい)マップ (disaster prevention map)
• 防災(ぼうさい)対策(たいさく) (disaster prevention measures)

Cultural note

• September 1st is 防災(ぼうさい)の日(ひ) (Disaster Prevention Day) in Japan, commemorating the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake
• Disaster drills are common in schools and workplaces
• Japan emphasizes disaster preparedness due to frequent earthquakes and typhoons

Related words

• 防犯(ぼうはん) (crime prevention)
• 避難(ひなん) (evacuation)
• 減災(げんさい) (disaster mitigation)
• 災害(さいがい) (disaster)
• 応急(おうきゅう) (emergency, first-aid)

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