also: きゅうじょもう
safety net; cowcatcher
Refers to a physical net or grid-like device for catching people or objects, such as a safety net under a bridge or a cowcatcher on a train. Not used for figurative 'safety net' (social security).
A safety net is stretched under the bridge.
A cowcatcher is attached to the front of the streetcar.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading きゅうじょもう is more common than きゅうじょあみ.
Alternate reading; きゅうじょもう is preferred.
Compound of 救助 (rescue) and 網 (net). The reading もう for 網 is the on'yomi, while あみ is the kun'yomi; きゅうじょもう is the more common reading for this compound.