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防災対策
ぼうさいたいさく
disaster preparedness measures
防災対策を強化する必要がある。
We need to strengthen our disaster preparedness measures.
formal
Policies and actions taken to prepare for and mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
市は防災対策の一環として避難訓練を実施した。
The city conducted evacuation drills as part of its disaster preparedness measures.
防災対策には防災グッズの備蓄も含まれる。
Disaster preparedness measures also include stockpiling emergency supplies.
Often used in government, community, and workplace contexts to refer to systematic planning for disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, or floods.
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Pro Tip
Breaking down compound words
Japanese often combines two kanji compounds to create specific terms. Breaking them down helps understanding: 防災 (prevent disaster) + 対策 (countermeasures) = disaster preparedness measures. This pattern is common in Japanese technical and formal vocabulary.
Gold Rule
Context matters
防災対策 always refers to systematic planning, not just individual actions. For example, 'storing water' is an action, but 'implementing a water storage system as part of a city's disaster plan' is 防災対策.
Word Origin
Composed of 防災 (ぼうさい, 'disaster prevention') and 対策 (たいさく, 'countermeasures'). 防災 combines 防ぐ (ふせぐ, 'to prevent') and 災い (わざわい, 'disaster'). 対策 combines 対 (たい, 'counter') and 策 (さく, 'measure'). The term emerged in modern Japanese as a formal compound to address systematic disaster risk reduction.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal documents, news reports, and public announcements. The term emphasizes proactive planning rather than reactive response. In casual conversation, people might use simpler terms like '災害対策' (disaster countermeasures) or '備え' (preparation).
Word Breakdown
防災
disaster prevention
compound対策
countermeasures
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