Japanese

あんぜん
Meaning: safety; security; safe
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

安
全

Example sentences

Fastening your seatbelt is for safety.
安全を確認してください。
Please confirm the safety.
車を出す前に、後方の安全を確認してください。
Please check for safety behind the vehicle before starting it.
警察は国家の安全を守る義務がある。
The police have a duty to protect the security of the state.
この工場には最新の安全装置が備え付けられている。
The latest safety equipment is installed in this factory.
彼は安全運転を心がけている。
He makes an effort to drive safely.
彼女は安全なセックスの重要性を説いた。
She advocated for the importance of safe sex.
安全管理を軽視してはいけない。
We must not make light of safety management.
岬の先端に立つ灯台は、船の安全を守っている
The lighthouse standing at the tip of the cape protects the safety of ships.
地域の安全を守るため、住民たちによって自警団が結成された。
A vigilante group was formed by the residents to protect the safety of the area.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state where there is no danger or risk of harm.

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