砂防
Meanings
1
erosion control; sabo
Technical term for measures against sediment-related disasters, including erosion control, landslide prevention, and debris flow countermeasures. Often used in compound words like 砂防ダム (sabo dam).
Erosion control works are being carried out in this area.
The sabo dam was built to prevent debris flows.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で砂防を行うto carry out erosion control measures in a place
Erosion control measures are being carried out in this mountainous area.
- 砂防事業を進めるto advance an erosion control project
The prefecture is advancing an erosion control project.