1.
crime prevention measures; security measures
Steps, systems, or strategies put in place to prevent crime, including security equipment, patrols, and awareness campaigns.
防犯対策を強化する。
To strengthen crime prevention measures.
マンションの防犯対策としてカメラを設置した。
Cameras were installed as a security measure for the apartment building.
地域の防犯対策として、住民による夜間パトロールが定期的に行われている。
As a local crime prevention measure, nighttime patrols by residents are carried out regularly.
A compound of 防犯 (crime prevention) and 対策 (countermeasures, measures). Very common in everyday life in Japan, where crime prevention is a community-oriented activity.
USAGE:
- Often used with を講じる (to take measures) or を強化する (to strengthen)
- として marks what serves as a crime prevention measure: ～として防犯対策
- Appears in municipal newsletters, real estate listings, and school communications
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 防犯対策を講じる: to take crime prevention measures
- 防犯対策を強化する: to strengthen security measures
- 防犯対策グッズ: crime prevention goods
- 地域の防犯対策: local crime prevention measures
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 防犯: crime prevention — the shorter base term
- 治安対策: public safety measures — broader; addresses overall public order
- 防災対策: disaster prevention measures — similar structure but for natural disasters