The act of protecting oneself from harm through personal actions, decisions, or strategies, often in response to an immediate threat or danger.
A concept or practice focused on the measures taken to ensure one's own safety and security in potentially dangerous situations.
A formal organizational structure within Japan established to maintain national peace and security, operating under the direction of the Prime Minister and involving uniformed personnel dedicated to defense roles.
A Japanese military organization established in 1954 to protect the nation’s peace and independence, operating under the command of the Prime Minister and overseeing various branches including ground, maritime, and air defense units.
A national security entity created to ensure the safety of Japan, allowing it to maintain a structured defense system through organized military forces, including personnel who wear uniforms and are known as Self-Defense Officers.
A governmental body responsible for Japan’s defense operations, formed from reorganized police and security forces, which plays a critical role in safeguarding the country against potential threats while adhering to the principles of self-defense.
Example:
政府が自衛隊に沖縄への災害派遣を要請した。
A branch of Japan's Self-Defense Forces responsible for naval operations, established in 1954, which emphasizes the defense of Japan's maritime interests and security.
An organized military service tasked primarily with guarding Japan's waters and conducting humanitarian missions, comprised of various units including a fleet, regional forces, an aviation wing, and training vessels.
Example:
ボーイング社は海上自衛隊用の飛行艇を開発しました。
The branch of the Self-Defense Forces in Japan responsible for aerial defense, consisting of various groups focused on operations, training, and support in air defense initiatives.
The military organization in Japan dedicated to safeguarding the nation's airspace and managing aerial operations, overseen by the Chief of Staff for Air.
A defense force in Japan that specializes in air operations, including the protection of Japanese territory from aerial threats, under the direction of the Minister of Defense.
A branch of Japan's Self-Defense Forces responsible primarily for operations on land, established in 1954 from the reorganization of the former Japan Security Command.
The military organization tasked with the defense of Japan's territory and interests on the ground, operationally administered under the Ministry of Defense and led by the Chief of Ground Staff.
An armed force in Japan dedicated to land-based defense activities, which includes a command structure encompassing various regional units, training institutions, and supply depots.