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public order; public safety; security
The state of peace and order in a society, maintained through law enforcement and social stability. Refers to the overall safety and security of a region or community.
この地域は治安がいい。
This area has good public safety.
夜の治安が悪化しているので注意してください。
Public safety at night has worsened, so please be careful.
警察は地域の治安維持のために巡回を強化した。
The police increased patrols to maintain public safety in the area.
USAGE:
治安 is the standard word for discussing the safety and security of an area. The most common patterns are 治安がいい (safe area) and 治安が悪い (unsafe area). This is one of the first words travelers and residents learn for evaluating neighborhoods. Japan is often described as a country with excellent 治安.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 治安がいい: safe, good public order
- 治安が悪い: unsafe, poor public order
- 治安維持: maintenance of public order
- 治安が悪化する: public safety deteriorates
- 治安対策: security measures
- 治安部隊: security forces