防災計画

ぼうさいけいかく (bōsai keikaku)
disaster prevention plan

市は防災計画を策定しました。

The city formulated a disaster prevention plan.


Engineering
formal

A systematic plan designed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural or man-made disasters, including evacuation routes, resource allocation, and community education.

防災計画には避難経路や備蓄倉庫の位置が示されている。

The disaster prevention plan indicates evacuation routes and the locations of supply storage warehouses.

企業は防災計画を毎年見直すべきだ。

Companies should review their disaster prevention plans annually.

Often abbreviated as 防災計画 (bōsai keikaku) in official documents. Commonly used in municipal, corporate, and educational settings.

Collocations

防災計画を策定するto formulate a disaster prevention plan防災計画を実施するto implement a disaster prevention plan防災計画を改定するto revise a disaster prevention plan

Related Phrases

避難訓練phrase
evacuation drill
防災グッズphrase
disaster preparedness supplies
BCP (事業継続計画)abbreviation
Business Continuity Plan

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use 防災計画 when referring to official, long-term strategies. For immediate emergency responses, terms like 緊急対応 (emergency response) or 避難指示 (evacuation order) are more appropriate.

Gold Rule

Precision in Planning

A 防災計画 must include specific details such as evacuation routes, designated shelters, and resource distribution points to be effective. Vague plans are less actionable during disasters.

Word Origin

Composed of three kanji: 防 (prevent) + 災 (disaster) + 計画 (plan). The term emerged in Japanese post-war reconstruction efforts (1950s–1960s) as urban planning and infrastructure development prioritized disaster resilience.

Usage Notes

Primarily used in formal contexts such as government policy, corporate risk management, and community planning. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to official documents or initiatives.

Word Breakdown

防
prevent/defend against
root
+
災
disaster/harm
root
+
計画
plan/program
root
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