1.
safety zone; safe area; refuge
An area designated as safe from danger, such as a disaster evacuation zone or a protected area in a conflict.
安全地帯に避難する。
To take refuge in a safety zone.
ここは安全地帯だから心配しなくていい。
This is a safe zone, so you don't need to worry.
自分の安全地帯から出ることが成長につながる。
Stepping out of your comfort zone leads to growth.
2.
pedestrian island; traffic island
A raised or marked area in the middle of a road where pedestrians can safely wait while crossing, or where tram passengers board.
道路の安全地帯で待つ。
To wait at the traffic island.
路面電車の安全地帯で乗客が待っていた。
Passengers were waiting at the tram's pedestrian island.
安全地帯に車を止めることは禁止されている。
Stopping a car in the safety zone is prohibited.
Compound of 安全 (safety) and 地帯 (zone, area). Used both literally for designated safe areas and figuratively for a psychological comfort zone.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 安全地帯に逃げる: to flee to a safety zone
- 安全地帯から出る: to leave one's comfort zone
- 安全地帯に留まる: to stay in the safe zone
USAGE NOTE:
In traffic law, 安全地帯 is a formal term defined in 道路交通法 (Road Traffic Act). Vehicles must not enter a marked 安全地帯. In recent years, the figurative use as "comfort zone" has become increasingly common, mirroring the English expression.