自警する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 自警する | 自警しない |
| Polite | 自警します | 自警しません |
| Past polite | 自警しました | 自警しませんでした |
| Past | 自警した | 自警しなかった |
| Te-form | 自警して | 自警しないで |
| Desire | 自警したい | 自警したくない |
| Potential | 自警できる | 自警できない |
| Passive | 自警される | 自警されない |
| Causative | 自警させる | 自警させない |
| Causative passive | 自警させられる | 自警させられない |
| Volitional | 自警しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 自警しましょう | |
| Imperative | 自警しろ | 自警するな |
| Conditional | 自警すれば | 自警しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 自警したら | 自警しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-policing; vigilantism; protecting one's own area
Refers to individuals or communities taking security into their own hands, often without official authority. Can range from neighborhood watch to vigilante action.
To protect the safety of the area, residents formed a vigilante group.
They patrol the streets at night on their own.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-caution; taking care of oneself; being careful
Less common; emphasizes personal vigilance or prudence rather than community security. Often used in contexts of self-discipline or avoiding danger.
He is always on guard against complacency.
municipal police; local government police
Abbreviation of 自治体警察. Refers to police forces operated by local governments, especially in the postwar period before the current prefectural system.
See also: 自治体警察
After the war, municipal police forces were established as 自警.