Translation guide
The concept of being safe, free from danger or risk. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns like 安全 (あんぜん) for general safety, 無事 (ぶじ) for being unharmed, and various set phrases.
To describe the state of being free from danger or risk.
The most common and general word for 'safety'. Used for physical safety, security, and the absence of danger.
この地域は安全です。
This area is safe.
安全第一でお願いします。
Safety first, please.
Refers to the degree or property of safety, often used in technical or evaluative contexts (e.g., product safety).
この車の安全性は高い。
This car has a high level of safety.
To express that someone is safe and unharmed, especially after a potentially dangerous situation.
Means 'safe and sound' or 'unharmed'. Often used when someone returns safely from a trip or survives an incident.
彼は無事に帰ってきた。
He came back safely.
ご無事で何よりです。
I'm so glad you're safe.
While primarily meaning 'okay' or 'all right', it can imply safety in context, especially when asking if someone is unhurt.
To refer to safety measures, devices, or the act of ensuring safety.
Safety measures or precautions. A compound noun used in formal and business contexts.
工場では安全対策を徹底している。
The factory is thorough in its safety measures.
To refer to safety in the context of crime, public order, or national security.
Common expressions using 'safety' that have fixed Japanese equivalents.
Safety first. A common slogan in workplaces.
安全第一で作業してください。
Please work with safety first.
Safety zone or refuge. Can be literal (traffic island) or figurative.
横断歩道の真ん中に安全地帯がある。
There is a safety island in the middle of the crosswalk.
安全 (あんぜん) refers to the objective state of being safe or secure. 無事 (ぶじ) emphasizes being unharmed or without incident, often used for people. For example, after a typhoon, you might say 家族が無事でよかった (I'm glad my family is safe) rather than 安全, which would sound more like 'the area is safe'.
The loanword セーフティ (sēfuti) exists but is mainly used in compound terms like セーフティドライブ (safe driving) or sports contexts. For general 'safety', use 安全.
安全が最優先です。
Safety is our top priority.
あなたの無事を心配していました。
I was worried about your safety.
この製品の安全性は確認されています。
The safety of this product has been confirmed.
けがはありませんか？大丈夫ですか？
Are you hurt? Are you okay?
Safety device or mechanism, such as a safety lock or guard.
この機械には安全装置が付いている。
This machine is equipped with a safety device.
National security or safety assurance, often used in political or military contexts.
国の安全保障が脅かされている。
The nation's security is threatened.
Safety pin. A direct loanword adaptation.
安全ピンで留める。
Fasten with a safety pin.