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Measures and systems to ensure national security, including defense policies and international agreements.
日本の安全保障政策は、日米安保条約に基づいています。
Japan's security assurance policy is based on the Japan-US Security Treaty.
Often used in political, diplomatic, and military contexts.
The state of being free from danger or threat; safety.
この地域の安全保障は確保されています。
Security assurance in this region is guaranteed.
Less common in everyday speech; more typical in formal or technical writing.
安全保障 (anzen hoshō) focuses on proactive measures and systems to prevent threats, while 防衛 (bōei) emphasizes defense against existing threats. Think of 安全保障 as 'security assurance' and 防衛 as 'defense'.
This term is rarely used in casual speech. It is most appropriate in political, diplomatic, or academic discussions about national or international security.
Composed of 安全 (anzen, 'safety') and 保障 (hoshō, 'guarantee' or 'assurance'). The term emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly after World War II, reflecting the need for structured approaches to national security in a post-war geopolitical landscape.
Primarily used in formal contexts such as government documents, international relations, and military strategy. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics like national policy.