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traffic safety; road safety
The concept and practice of preventing traffic accidents and ensuring safe conditions on roads and at intersections.
Composed of 交通 (traffic, transportation) + 安全 (safety). An extremely common compound in daily Japanese life, seen on signs, at shrines, in schools, and in public campaigns.
Common collocations
- 交通安全運動 — traffic safety campaign
- 交通安全教室 — traffic safety class
- 交通安全のお守り — traffic safety charm
- 交通安全週間 — traffic safety week
- 交通安全祈願 — prayer for traffic safety
Cultural note
Traffic safety charms (交通安全のお守り) are among the most popular types of charms sold at Japanese shrines and temples. Many new car owners have their vehicles blessed (車のお祓い) for traffic safety. Nationwide 交通安全運動 campaigns are held twice yearly in spring and autumn.