(ぼうしさく)

ぼうしさく
noun
preventive measure; precaution
formalbusinesssafety
1. preventive measure; precaution; safeguard
A measure or action taken in advance to prevent something undesirable from happening.
再発(さいはつ)防止策(ぼうしさく)(こう)じる
To take measures to prevent recurrence.
We discussed measures to prevent accidents.
The company mandated security training for all employees as a measure to prevent information leaks.

Composed of 防止(ぼうし) (prevention) + (さく) (measure, plan). A common compound used in business, government, and everyday contexts when discussing measures taken to prevent problems.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 対策(たいさく): countermeasure — broader; can be reactive or proactive; 防止策(ぼうしさく) is specifically preventive
  • 予防策(よぼうさく): preventive measure — very similar; 予防(よぼう) is often used in medical/health contexts
  • 安全対策(あんぜんたいさく): safety measures — broader category that includes but is not limited to prevention