ガードマン

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'guardman'. Refers to a uniformed security guard, often at buildings, events, or stations.

A security guard is standing at the entrance of the building.

〈場ば所しょ〉のガードマンsecurity guard stationed at a place
ビルの入いり口ぐちにガードマンが立たっていた。
A security guard was standing at the entrance of the building.
ガードマンを雇やとうto hire a security guard
会かい社しゃはイベントのためにガードマンを雇やとった。
The company hired security guards for the event.

警けい備び員いんN2
警備員 is the standard, neutral Japanese term for a security guard, while ガードマン is a wasei-eigo word with a slightly more casual, everyday feel.
守しゅ衛えいN1
守衛 refers to a guard or doorkeeper stationed at a fixed post like a company entrance, whereas ガードマン covers security guards more broadly, including patrolling or event staff.
用よう心じん棒ぼう
ガードマン is a common loanword for a security guard in everyday contexts, while 用心棒 leans toward a personal or club-style protector.

ガードレール
ガードマン (a security guard) shares the ガード element with ガードレール (a metal road barrier) but refers to a person, not a structure.

Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'guard' + 'man'. Not used in English with this meaning.