also: バッファゾーン
noun
A neutral area between opposing forces or conflicting interests, used in political, military, and environmental contexts. The Japanese synonym 緩衝地帯 is more common in formal writing.
See also: 緩衝地帯
国境沿いにバッファーゾーンが設けられた。
A buffer zone was established along the border.
自然保護区の周囲にはバッファーゾーンが必要だ。
A buffer zone is necessary around the nature reserve.
緩衝地帯 is the native Japanese term for 'buffer zone' and is more common in formal or written Japanese. バッファーゾーン is a loanword used in similar contexts but may sound slightly more technical or international.
Loanword from English 'buffer zone'.