1.
quarantine; quarantine inspection
The process of inspecting people, animals, or goods at borders or ports of entry to prevent the spread of infectious diseases or pests.
空港の検疫を通る。
To go through quarantine at the airport.
入国時に検疫で体温を測られた。
My temperature was taken at quarantine when entering the country.
感染症の拡大を防ぐために、検疫体制が強化された。
The quarantine system was strengthened to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Refers to the official inspection process at national borders, airports, and seaports to prevent the introduction of infectious diseases or agricultural pests. The word combines 検 (inspect) and 疫 (epidemic).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 検疫を受ける: to undergo quarantine inspection
- 検疫を通る: to pass through quarantine
- 検疫体制: quarantine system
- 検疫官: quarantine officer
- 動物検疫: animal quarantine
- 植物検疫: plant quarantine
USAGE:
In Japan, quarantine inspection at airports and ports is handled by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The term became widely known during pandemic-related travel restrictions. It applies to both health screening of people and inspection of imported food, animals, and plants.