消防庁

Reading

Kana: しょうぼうちょう

Romaji: shōbouchō

Definition

noun

1

Fire and Disaster Management Agency (formerly: Fire Defense Agency) (Defence)

Kanji

消

Readings: ショウ、 き.える、 け.す

Meanings: extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel

防

Readings: ボウ、 ふせ.ぐ

Meanings: ward off, defend, protect, resist

庁

Readings: チョウ、 テイ、 やくしょ

Meaning: government office