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VocabJLPT N1

public peace

Noun

Definitions

1. public peace
2. public safety
3. security police

This noun refers to public safety or security, and in Japan it specifically refers to the public security police who handle matters like counterterrorism and political surveillance. It is commonly seen in news related to national security or law enforcement agencies.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Her voice only goes rigid when she talks about public peace.

Sentence 2

She said, "If it protects public peace, I can put up with a little inconvenience."

Sentence 3

Aren't they just hiding behind public security as an excuse to shut people up?

Sentence 4

This project is premised on coordination with public security agencies.

Sentence 5

When my kid asked me "what's public peace?", I didn't know what to say.