noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-policing; vigilantism; protecting one's own area
Refers to individuals or communities taking security into their own hands, often without official authority. Can range from neighborhood watch to vigilante action.
地域の安全を守るため、住民が自警団を結成した。
To protect the safety of the area, residents formed a vigilante group.
彼らは夜の街を自警している。
They patrol the streets at night on their own.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-caution; taking care of oneself; being careful
Less common; emphasizes personal vigilance or prudence rather than community security. Often used in contexts of self-discipline or avoiding danger.
海外旅行では自警が大切だ。
When traveling abroad, it's important to be careful on your own.
noun
municipal police; local government police
Abbreviation of 自治体警察. Refers to police forces operated by local governments, especially in the postwar period before the current prefectural system.
See also: 自治体警察
戦後、自治体警察として自警が設置された。
After the war, municipal police forces were established as 自警.