noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
watching; being on alert
Used for keeping watch or staying alert, especially during emergencies or when vigilance is required. Often used in contexts like disaster preparedness or security.
台風の接近に備えて、沿岸部を警固する。
We keep watch over the coastal area in preparation for the approaching typhoon.
The police are on alert in the surrounding area.
noun
Refers to a person or group assigned to guard or keep watch. Less common than the action sense.
警固が交代で見張りに立つ。
The guards take turns standing watch.