防犯
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
crime prevention
Refers to measures, activities, or awareness aimed at preventing crime. Often used in compounds like 防犯対策 (crime prevention measures) or 防犯意識 (crime prevention awareness).
I participate in local crime prevention activities.
Security cameras were installed.
security (device, camera, etc.)
Used as a prefix in compound nouns to indicate security-related equipment or systems, such as 防犯カメラ (security camera), 防犯ブザー (personal alarm), or 防犯ガラス (security glass).
See also: 防犯カメラ (ぼうはんカメラ)
Since I live alone, I carry a personal alarm.
Usage patterns
- 防犯対策を立てるto work out crime-prevention measures
The neighborhood association decided to work out crime-prevention measures.
- 防犯意識を高めるto raise crime-prevention awareness
The school holds classes to raise children's crime-prevention awareness.
- 〈場所〉の防犯を強化するto strengthen crime prevention in a place
To strengthen crime prevention around the station, the police increased their patrols.
- 防犯のために〈動詞〉to do something for the sake of crime prevention
I installed a sensor light at the entrance for crime prevention.