防 犯 対 策(ぼうはんたいさく)

ぼうはんたいさく

noun

crime prevention measures; security measures

1. crime prevention measures; security measures

Steps, systems, or strategies put in place to prevent crime, including security equipment, patrols, and awareness campaigns.

防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)を強化(きょうか)する。

To strengthen crime prevention measures.

マンションの防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)としてカメラを設置(せっち)した。

Cameras were installed as a security measure for the apartment building.

地域(ちいき)の防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)として、住民(じゅうみん)による夜間(やかん)パトロールが定期的(ていきてき)に行(おこな)われている。

As a local crime prevention measure, nighttime patrols by residents are carried out regularly.

A compound of 防犯(ぼうはん) (crime prevention) and 対策(たいさく) (countermeasures, measures). Very common in everyday life in Japan, where crime prevention is a community-oriented activity.

Usage

Often used with を講(こう)じる (to take measures) or を強化(きょうか)する (to strengthen)
として marks what serves as a crime prevention measure: ～として防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)
Appears in municipal newsletters, real estate listings, and school communications

Common collocations

防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)を講(こう)じる: to take crime prevention measures
防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)を強化(きょうか)する: to strengthen security measures
防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく)グッズ: crime prevention goods
地域(ちいき)の防犯対策(ぼうはんたいさく): local crime prevention measures

Similar words

防犯(ぼうはん): crime prevention — the shorter base term
治安(ちあん)対策(たいさく): public safety measures — broader; addresses overall public order
防災(ぼうさい)対策(たいさく): disaster prevention measures — similar structure but for natural disasters

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