防空
Meanings
1
air defense
Military and civil protection against aerial attack. Common in compounds like 防空壕 (air-raid shelter) and 防空演習 (air-defense drill).
During World War II, air-raid shelters were used in many cities.
The government announced the strengthening of air defense systems.
Usage patterns
- 防空警報が鳴るan air-raid siren sounds
In the middle of the night, an air-raid siren suddenly sounded.
- 防空体制を強化するto strengthen the air-defense system
The government strengthened the air-defense system along the border region.
- 防空網を突破するto break through an air-defense network
The enemy aircraft broke through the air-defense network and approached the capital.