N3
ひなん (hinan)
避難
evacuation; refuge; shelter
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in contexts of natural disasters (e.g., 地震, 津波, 台風) or emergencies. It refers to moving to a safer place to avoid danger. Can be used as a noun (避難場所 - evacuation site) or as a verb (避難する - to evacuate).
📝 Example Sentences
大雨で川が氾濫しそうなので、住民は避難しました。
As the river was about to overflow due to heavy rain, residents evacuated.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "避難"!
地震が起きたら、すぐに安全な場所へ_______ください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 地震の際は、安全な場所へ移動することを「避難する」と言います。
English: When an earthquake occurs, moving to a safe place is called 'evacuating (hinan suru)'.
English: When an earthquake occurs, moving to a safe place is called 'evacuating (hinan suru)'.
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