抑止

抑止

"抑止" means "deterrence" or "restraint."

Refers to 'stopping or preventing' an unfavorable development through direct action or presence.

彼の冷静な対応が事態の悪化を抑止した。

His calm response prevented the situation from worsening.

Used in the sense of 'deterring' an action or event from happening through policy measures.

核兵器の使用を抑止する政策が重要です。

Policies to deter the use of nuclear weapons are important.

Indicates 'preventing' or 'curbing' undesirable actions like crime, emphasizing actions taken to control or minimize occurrences.

犯罪を抑止するためには、教育が鍵となります。

Education is key to preventing crime.