ウイルス(たいさく)

ういるすたいさく
noun
antivirus measures, virus protection
electronics
1. antivirus measures, virus protection (computing)
Software or measures to protect computer systems from malware and viruses.
ウイルス対策(たいさく)ソフト()れる
I'm installing antivirus software.
パソコンウイルス対策(たいさく)万全(ばんぜん)です
Is your computer's virus protection up to date?
The company regularly updates its antivirus software.
2. virus countermeasures (medical/health)
Protective measures against biological viruses, such as wearing masks or washing hands.
ウイルス対策(たいさく)マスクする
I wear a mask as a precaution against viruses.
In winter, I thoroughly wash my hands as a countermeasure against cold viruses.
Schools ventilate rooms as a virus countermeasure against infectious diseases.

ウイルス対策(たいさく) is a compound of ウイルス (virus) and 対策(たいさく) (countermeasure).

Common expressions

  • ウイルス対策(たいさく)ソフト: antivirus software
  • ウイルス対策(たいさく)(こう)じる: to take virus countermeasures
  • ウイルス対策(たいさく)万全(ばんぜん): virus protection is thorough

Usage

In computing contexts, ウイルス対策(たいさく) often appears with ソフト (software). In health contexts, it refers to measures like masks, hand washing, and ventilation.