1.
epidemic prevention; disease control; quarantine measures
Measures and activities aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Includes quarantine, vaccination campaigns, disinfection, and public health monitoring.
防疫対策が強化された。
Disease prevention measures were strengthened.
空港での防疫体制が見直されている。
The quarantine system at airports is being reviewed.
鳥インフルエンザが発生した地域では、防疫作業として鶏の殺処分が行われた。
In the area where bird flu broke out, chickens were culled as part of disease control operations.
CAUTION:
Do not confuse with the homophone 貿易 (trade/commerce). Both are read ぼうえき but written with different kanji and have completely unrelated meanings.
USAGE:
A technical term that became much more familiar to the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Commonly seen in news about infectious disease outbreaks, animal diseases (bird flu, foot-and-mouth disease), and border control measures.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 防疫対策 (disease prevention measures)
- 防疫体制 (disease control system)
- 防疫作業 (quarantine/disease control operations)
Related Words
Homophone:
貿易