防火(ぼうか)

ぼうか
noun
fire prevention; fireproofing
daily-life
1. fire prevention; fireproofing
Measures, materials, or activities intended to prevent fires or limit their spread. Commonly used in building codes, safety regulations, and community fire safety contexts.
防火(ぼうか)ドアを閉(し)めてください。
Please close the fire door.
この地域(ちいき)は防火(ぼうか)対策(たいさく)が厳(きび)しい。
Fire prevention measures are strict in this area.
学校(がっこう)では毎年(まいとし)防火(ぼうか)訓練(くんれん)が行(おこな)われている。
Fire prevention drills are held every year at school.

防(ぼう) means 'to prevent' or 'to protect against,' and 火(か) means 'fire.' 防火(ぼうか) covers both preventing fires from starting and limiting their spread through fireproof materials and construction.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 消火(しょうか) — fire extinguishing (putting out a fire that has already started)
  • 耐火(たいか) — fire resistance (ability of a material to withstand fire)
  • 防災(ぼうさい) — disaster prevention (broader, covers earthquakes, floods, etc.)

Related Words

Compare: 消火(しょうか) (fire extinguishing)
Compare: 防災(ぼうさい) (disaster prevention)
Related: 防水(ぼうすい) (waterproof, waterproofing)
Compare: 消火(しょうか)する (to extinguish (a fire))
Compare: 防弾(ぼうだん) (bulletproof)
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